plate no. 8460

Towards Home

Maria Bozoky, 1981

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshousepathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop expressive mark-making skills and understand how to create depth using line and value. It also encourages simplification of forms and focusing on capturing the overall mood.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the house, path, and tree lines.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted brown and blue to establish the overall tonal values of the sky and ground.
step 03
Use a fine brush or pen to create the linear structure of the trees with varying pressure to create depth.
step 04
Add darker values to the trees and path to create shadows and definition.
step 05
Paint the house using a diluted yellow and brown, adding red for the roof and windows.
step 06
Reinforce the lines and add details to the house and path.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Allow to dry completely.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · alizarin crimson

Mix raw umber and ultramarine blue for the dark tree lines. Dilute colors with water to create washes. Use white to lighten values for the sky and path.

techniques