plate no. 2571

V horách

Josef Capek, 1935

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesfiguresmountainsskyroad

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create mood and atmosphere. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the mountains, trees, and figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and mountains.
step 03
Add the road and foreground elements, paying attention to the perspective.
step 04
Define the shapes of the trees and figures with bolder brushstrokes.
step 05
Mix and apply highlights and shadows to create depth and form.
step 06
Refine the details and add any final touches.
step 07
Allow to dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Cadmium Yellow · Burnt Sienna · Emerald Green

secondary · Titanium White · Cadmium Red

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques