plate no. 1788

Below Drummond, Natal

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsplantsaloesskyhuts

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using brushstrokes to suggest texture. 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 — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, plants, and huts, focusing on composition.
step 02
Apply a light wash of blue for the sky, gradually darkening towards the mountain tops.
step 03
Block in the general colors of the mountains, using lighter blues and yellows for highlights.
step 04
Paint the base colors of the plants, using greens and browns, paying attention to the leaf shapes.
step 05
Add the orange flowers, varying the intensity of the color.
step 06
Define the shadows and highlights on the plants and mountains to create depth.
step 07
Paint the huts with simple shapes and colors, adding details like shadows.
step 08
Add final details and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · sap green

secondary · cadmium orange · raw umber

Mix blues with yellow ochre to create the various greens in the landscape. Use burnt sienna and cadmium orange for the flowers. Add white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques