plate no. 8063

Evening in the Prossau near Gastein

oil, canvasRealismlandscapemountainsvalleyskytreeslandscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to depict depth using value and color changes. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

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 and the building in the foreground using a light pencil.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue-gray paint.
step 03
Establish the dark values in the foreground and the shadows of the mountains using dark brown and green mixtures.
step 04
Begin layering lighter tones on the mountains to create form and depth, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Add the highlights on the mountain peaks using yellows and oranges.
step 06
Develop the texture of the trees and foliage with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Define the structure of the building in the foreground with grays and whites.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values to create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · sap green

Mix various shades of brown and green by combining burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze.

techniques