plate no. 8204

Landscape from Foldalen

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscaperivermountainstreesskyvillage

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to suggest texture. Students will also learn to simplify complex landscapes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the river, mountains, and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light gray/white.
step 03
Establish the dark values in the foreground trees and hills using dark green and brown.
step 04
Add the mid-tones to the hills and fields, mixing greens with yellows and browns.
step 05
Paint the river using shades of blue, gray, and white, paying attention to the reflections.
step 06
Add details to the village buildings with small brushstrokes of brown and yellow.
step 07
Refine the brushwork and layering to create depth and texture.
step 08
Add final highlights to the trees and river to enhance the sense of light.

color palette

primary · viridian green · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining viridian green and yellow ochre. Create grays for the sky and river by mixing white with small amounts of blue and brown. Use raw sienna and burnt umber to create earth tones.

techniques