plate no. 2199

Central Otago

Rita Angus, 1969

oilRegionalismlandscapelandscapemountainshillsfieldsskybuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and understanding how to simplify complex landscapes into geometric forms. It also provides practice in creating a sense of perspective through color and size variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and horizon lines, dividing the canvas into foreground, middle ground, and background.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, adding subtle variations for clouds.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the mountains and hills using a mix of ochre, sienna, and umber.
step 04
Define the fields with varying shades of yellow, green, and brown, creating a patchwork effect.
step 05
Add details to the buildings and trees using smaller brushes and darker tones.
step 06
Layer colors to create depth and dimension in the mountains and hills, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the details in the foreground, adding texture and definition to the rocks and vegetation.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · viridian green · raw umber · titanium white

Achieve the various earth tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and raw umber with varying amounts of white. Use ultramarine blue to create cooler shadows and atmospheric perspective.

techniques