plate no. 5517

Tokaj

Ervin Tamas, 1967

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingschurchhillstreesvillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and form. It's also a good exercise in understanding value relationships within a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hills, and church, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the darkest greens of the hills and working towards the lighter greens and whites of the buildings.
step 03
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to define the forms of the buildings and trees.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Create texture in the hills and trees by varying the direction and pressure of your brushstrokes.
step 06
Mix lighter tones to highlight the areas where light hits the buildings and landscape.
step 07
Use darker tones to define shadows and create depth.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to match the original painting.

color palette

primary · viridian green · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber

Mix various shades of green by combining viridian green with black and white. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create warmer tones for the buildings and foreground.

techniques