plate no. 9906

In the Hills

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismgenre paintingfigureslandscapetreeslakefoliagemountains

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as capturing realistic skin tones and fabric textures. It also provides practice in composing a scene with multiple figures and a detailed background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the main elements of the landscape.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, such as the sky, lake, and foliage, using thin washes.
step 03
Begin to build up the forms of the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, hair, and facial features.
step 05
Add the details of the landscape, such as the trees, rocks, and reflections in the water.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve skin tones by blending reds, yellows, and browns with white.

techniques