plate no. 9535

WENN AUCH VON ANDERER SCHÖNHEIT

Richard Oelze, 1958

oilSurrealismlandscapelandscapearchitecturesurrealabstractskyclouds

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to create a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere through color and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition of the architectural forms.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of a neutral color (e.g., raw umber) to the entire canvas as an underpainting.
step 03
Begin layering in the darker values, focusing on the shadows and crevices of the forms.
step 04
Gradually build up the lighter values, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 05
Mix and apply subtle color variations to suggest depth and form.
step 06
Create the sky and cloud effects with soft, blended brushstrokes.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the surreal atmosphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · payne's gray

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with small amounts of secondary colors. Use white to lighten values and create subtle gradations.

techniques