plate no. 4814

Geometric Hillside

William Balthazar Rose, 2018

oilCubismlandscapelandscapehillsfieldsmountainstreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex landscapes into geometric shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective through color and value changes. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in greens and blues.

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 hills and mountains, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Divide the landscape into geometric planes, simplifying the forms of fields, trees, and buildings.
step 03
Start with the sky, applying a thin wash of light blue and gray, blending the colors softly.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with progressively lighter and bluer tones to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Begin filling in the larger shapes of the fields and hills with base colors, using a mix of greens, yellows, and browns.
step 06
Add shadows and highlights to define the geometric planes and create depth.
step 07
Introduce details such as rows of trees and small buildings, keeping them simple and geometric.
step 08
Refine the edges of the shapes and add final touches to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · titanium white · burnt sienna · cerulean blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding white and a touch of cerulean blue to the mountain colors.

techniques