plate no. 0019
V červnu
Josef Capek, 1938
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve a vibrant, stylized landscape.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the landscape, including the hill, figures, and buildings.
- step 02
Block in the sky with light gray and yellow tones, using swirling brushstrokes.
- step 03
Apply a base layer of yellow to the field, following the contours of the land.
- step 04
Add green stripes to the field, varying the width and direction of the strokes.
- step 05
Paint the trees and foliage with dark green, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
- step 06
Add details to the figures and buildings, using simplified shapes and colors.
- step 07
Paint the butterflies with light blue and purple hues.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the texture and depth.
color palette
primary · yellow · green · gray · white
secondary · blue · red · brown · orange
Mix greens by combining yellow and blue, and create various shades of gray by mixing white and black. Use orange to add warmth to the yellow field.
techniques
- ·expressive brushwork
- ·color blocking
- ·impasto
- ·scumbling
- ·simplified shapes
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the expressive quality.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Failing to capture the movement and energy of the brushstrokes.
- →Not simplifying the forms enough.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brush
- ·flat brush
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oils)
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use thick paint and bold brushstrokes to capture the expressive style of the original painting. Consider using a palette knife for added texture.
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