plate no. 2627

Landscape from Jæren

oil, canvasRealismlandscapelandscaperiverhillscloudsgrassvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing to create realistic landscapes. Students will also learn to create depth through layering and brushwork.

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 horizon line and the placement of the river and hills.
step 02
Block in the sky with light gray and white, suggesting cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the distant hills and foreground, using muted greens and browns.
step 04
Begin layering the river, using variations of gray and blue to represent reflections and depth.
step 05
Add details to the foreground vegetation with short, broken brushstrokes, varying the greens and browns.
step 06
Develop the middle ground with more defined shapes and textures, including the suggestion of a path or road.
step 07
Refine the cloud formations with subtle variations in value and color.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create a sense of realism and depth.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Create grays by mixing white, burnt umber, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·broken color
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details in the foreground, losing the sense of depth.
→Using too much bright green, resulting in an unnatural appearance.
→Failing to create a sense of atmospheric perspective, making the distant hills appear too sharp.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough, resulting in a flat, lifeless painting.