plate no. 0878

Elsinore

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapemountainslaketreespathskylandscape

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as using visible brushstrokes to build texture. Students can learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use color temperature to create a sense of 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 mountains, lake, and path, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of color to the sky, blending pinks, yellows, and blues.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the mountains, using purples, browns, and grays.
step 04
Paint the lake with blues and greens, adding reflections of the sky and mountains.
step 05
Add the path using earth tones, creating a sense of perspective.
step 06
Paint the trees and foliage, varying the greens and using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details such as the snow-capped mountains and small flowers in the foreground.
step 08
Refine the painting by adjusting colors, values, and edges.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · burnt umber

secondary · viridian green · titanium white · yellow ochre

Mix purples for the mountains by combining alizarin crimson and ultramarine blue. Create various greens by mixing ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow. Use titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques