plate no. 3221

Berg 1

Daniel Sambo-Richter, 2015

oilContemporary Realismlandscapelandscapemountainsskyreflectionwater

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating depth using value and temperature changes. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a landscape with simplified forms and expressive brushstrokes.

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 of the mountain range and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of muted green and blue.
step 03
Establish the dark areas of the mountain reflection using dark blues and browns.
step 04
Begin layering the mountain range with oranges, reds, and browns, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Add highlights to the mountain range using lighter shades of orange and yellow.
step 06
Refine the details of the reflection, mirroring the shapes and colors of the mountain range above.
step 07
Add subtle variations in color and texture to the sky and water to create depth.
step 08
Review and adjust values and colors to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium red

Mix the sky color by combining ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Achieve the mountain colors by mixing burnt sienna, cadmium red, and yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create the darker tones in the reflection.

techniques

·layering
·dry brush
·color mixing
·scumbling
·blending

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the expressive brushstrokes.
→Creating too much contrast, resulting in a harsh and unrealistic image.
→Failing to accurately capture the color relationships between the mountain range and its reflection.
→Not establishing a clear focal point.