plate no. 9884

Transdanubian village

Endre Bartos, 1981

oilExpressionismlandscapevillagebuildingstreesskylandscapechurch

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning impasto techniques and how to create depth using color and brushstrokes. Students will also practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main color areas (sky, mountains, buildings, foreground) with thin washes.
step 03
Start applying thicker paint with visible brushstrokes, focusing on the sky and mountains.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, using a palette knife for texture.
step 05
Paint the tree in the foreground, varying the pressure to create different branch thicknesses.
step 06
Refine the foreground with layers of color and texture, using short, choppy strokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the scene.
step 08
Review and adjust the painting, ensuring a cohesive and expressive result.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · purple

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue. Create browns and earth tones by mixing red, yellow, and blue with umber. Vary the intensity of colors by adding white or complementary colors.

techniques

·impasto
·palette knife application
·broken color
·scumbling
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overblending colors, losing the vibrancy and texture.
→Getting bogged down in details too early.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough.
→Ignoring the overall color harmony.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, cadmium red, titanium white, viridian green, burnt umber)
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·rags