plate no. 0661

Landscape at Vigerie, valley Santoire, Auvergne

oilRealismlandscapemountainslandscapevillagetreesskyhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth. It also provides practice in mixing natural greens and browns to represent foliage and earth.

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 village, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the mountains and trees with a mix of browns and greens.
step 04
Layer lighter greens and yellows on the mountains to create highlights and form.
step 05
Add details to the village buildings with small brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the foreground with textured brushwork to represent grass and foliage.
step 07
Soften edges and blend colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 08
Add final highlights to the mountains and village to enhance the sense of light.

color palette

primary · viridian green · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining viridian green, yellow ochre, and raw umber. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective. Browns can be achieved by mixing burnt sienna and raw umber.

techniques