plate no. 1117

Landscape with Waterfall

oilBaroquelandscapewaterfalltreesrocksskycloudslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering, creating depth through atmospheric perspective, and rendering realistic water textures. It also provides practice in depicting complex foliage and rock formations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the waterfall, rocks, and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky and cloud formations with broad strokes of light blue and white.
step 03
Block in the dark masses of the trees and foliage, using a mix of browns and greens.
step 04
Begin layering the water, using darker tones for the depths and lighter tones for the foam and highlights.
step 05
Define the rocks with variations of brown and ochre, adding shadows and highlights to create form.
step 06
Add details to the trees, including branches and individual leaves, using a smaller brush.
step 07
Refine the water texture, paying attention to the direction of the flow and the reflections of light.
step 08
Add final details, such as small plants and debris, to enhance the realism of the scene.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · raw sienna · ivory black

Achieve the various greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of white. Create the browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of black.

techniques