plate no. 0058

Transylvanian landscape

Istvan Nagy, 1925

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsskyfoliagefield

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. Students will develop skills in color mixing and expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, trees, and sky.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, hills, and trees using thin washes.
step 03
Add darker values to define the shadows and contours of the hills and trees.
step 04
Layer lighter greens and yellows to create highlights on the hills.
step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to add texture to the foliage.
step 06
Mix brown and black to create the fence in the foreground.
step 07
Refine the shapes of the trees and add details to the sky.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or raw umber. Create darker values by adding raw umber or burnt sienna to the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques