plate no. 5043

Tregor and Tregoff, Cornwall

David Bomberg, 1947

oil, canvasExpressionismlandscapelandscapehillsskycloudsfieldsmountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using expressive brushstrokes to convey texture and form. It's also a good exercise in simplifying a complex landscape into basic shapes and values.

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 hills and mountains, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes, establishing the dark and light areas of the clouds.
step 03
Apply a base layer of color to each hill, using a mix of browns, oranges, and reds.
step 04
Add darker values to the shadows and lighter values to the highlights, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 05
Introduce variations in color to create texture and interest, such as greens and yellows in the foreground.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the hills and mountains, paying attention to the way they recede into the distance.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as small bushes and rocks, using a dry brush technique.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix burnt sienna and ultramarine blue for shadows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix yellow ochre with burnt sienna for warm earth tones.

techniques