plate no. 6797

Landscape

Ion Theodorescu-Sion, 1912

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesmountainslandscapeskyfieldhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and understanding how to simplify complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective.

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, trees, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue and gray.
step 03
Establish the mountain ranges using muted browns, blues, and greens, paying attention to value changes.
step 04
Paint the large tree in the foreground, starting with darker greens and adding lighter highlights.
step 05
Add the smaller trees and bushes in the mid-ground, using variations of green.
step 06
Block in the field with a base of light brown and yellow, then add subtle variations in color and texture.
step 07
Refine the details of the tree and add any final highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add the small path in the mid-ground.

color palette

primary · sap green · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow; create muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color (e.g., a little red to green). Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques