plate no. 8201

" El Tajo de Ronda" , Málaga, Spain

Rubén de Luis, 2022

oilImpressionismlandscapebridgecliffsbuildingsskycloudslandscape

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in creating depth using atmospheric perspective and capturing the texture of stone and foliage with visible brushstrokes. Students can learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use color temperature to suggest distance.

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 bridge, cliffs, and buildings, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall composition.
step 03
Block in the sky with light blue and white, creating soft cloud shapes.
step 04
Lay in the base colors for the cliffs and bridge using a mix of ochre, umber, and white.
step 05
Add darker values to the cliffs to create shadows and define the rock formations.
step 06
Paint the foliage with various shades of green, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the bridge and buildings, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add the waterfall and small details to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow light · raw sienna

Mix different shades of green by combining blue, yellow, and a touch of brown. Achieve the stone colors by blending ochre, umber, and white in varying proportions. Use white to lighten and cool colors for distant elements.

techniques