plate no. 4399

Tyniec

Moise Kisling, 1912

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapewatertreeshillsskybuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a landscape with expressive brushstrokes.

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: the shoreline, hills, and major tree masses.
step 02
Block in the sky and water with thin washes of color, establishing the overall tone.
step 03
Begin layering greens and yellows for the fields and hills, using short, directional brushstrokes.
step 04
Add darker greens and blues to define the trees and create depth.
step 05
Introduce warmer tones (yellows, oranges, reds) to the rocks and building, blending them with the surrounding colors.
step 06
Refine the details of the building and its reflection in the water.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a harmonious balance of colors and values.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by blending sap green, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Achieve lighter tones by adding titanium white. Use burnt sienna and cadmium yellow to create warm earthy tones for the building and rocks.

techniques