plate no. 1363

Alpes Maritimes Landscape

Michel Simonidy, 1928

oilImpressionismlandscapemountainstreeslandscapeskyhillsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It will also help them practice loose, expressive brushwork to capture the essence of a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, hills, and trees, paying attention to the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it slightly towards the horizon.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the mountains and hills, using reds, browns, and blues.
step 04
Add the darker tones to the trees and foreground to create depth.
step 05
Layer lighter colors on the mountains to suggest snow and highlights.
step 06
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture in the trees and foreground.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · sap green · raw umber

Mix blues and whites for the sky, browns and reds for the mountains, and greens and yellows for the trees. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques