plate no. 9047

Landscape at Mornex, Haute Savoie

oil, canvasRealismlandscapelandscapefigurestreeshillsskymountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through layering and color temperature changes. Students will also practice rendering figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare the canvas with a neutral ground.
step 02
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and placement of major elements like trees and figures.
step 03
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and yellow, creating a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 04
Establish the distant mountains with muted blues and purples, using lighter values for those further away.
step 05
Paint the mid-ground hills and fields, varying the greens and browns to create depth and interest.
step 06
Add the darker values of the trees, paying attention to the shapes and textures of the foliage.
step 07
Paint the figures, using simple shapes and muted colors to integrate them into the landscape.
step 08
Add final details, such as highlights on the trees and figures, and subtle variations in the sky and fields.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · raw sienna · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Create atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors for distant elements.

techniques