plate no. 9602

Landscape with a view of Mount Ararat

Martiros Sarian, 1937

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainslandscapetreesfigurespathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex landscapes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and depth. It also encourages exploration of color relationships to convey light and atmosphere.

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 mountains, trees, and path.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, mountains, and foreground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shapes of the mountains and trees.
step 04
Introduce variations in green and yellow to create the impression of fields and meadows.
step 05
Paint the figures in the foreground using bold strokes of red and brown.
step 06
Add details to the trees, using vertical strokes to suggest their height and shape.
step 07
Refine the path, adding subtle variations in color to suggest its texture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective. Burnt sienna and cadmium red can be mixed to create the red-brown hues for the figures.

techniques

·broken color
·alla prima
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·simplified forms

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing
→Failing to establish a clear focal point
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oils)

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·rags
·odorless mineral spirits (for oil paint cleanup)

Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) to allow for sufficient detail. Acrylics are a good option for beginners due to their fast drying time.

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