plate no. 1618

And the Sun Peeped O'er Yon Southland Hills

oilRealismlandscapelandscapesnowhillssheeptreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in snow and atmospheric perspective to create depth. It will also help with rendering soft light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the hills and the placement of the sheep and trees.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the position of the sun.
step 03
Apply a thin wash of light pink and yellow to the sky area.
step 04
Block in the large areas of snow with varying shades of white, pink, and blue.
step 05
Add darker values to the shadows on the hills and around the trees.
step 06
Paint the sheep, paying attention to their form and the cast shadows.
step 07
Add details to the trees and bushes, using dry brush techniques for texture.
step 08
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

Mix white with small amounts of yellow ochre and alizarin crimson to create the warm tones in the snow. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create the darker tones in the trees and shadows. Mix pinks and purples for the snow shadows.

techniques