plate no. 2419

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Janos Tornyai, 1933

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapehousetreeslandscapeskyvegetationbuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric effects. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes 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: the house, trees, and ground.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color.
step 03
Start with the sky, blending yellows and grays to create a soft, diffused light.
step 04
Paint the house using a mix of yellows and browns, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add the dark masses of the trees, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 06
Develop the foreground with loose, expressive brushstrokes, suggesting vegetation and water.
step 07
Add details like windows and figures, keeping them simple and understated.
step 08
Refine the painting by adjusting values and colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create grays by mixing burnt umber and titanium white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques