plate no. 9736

Mount Aragats

Martiros Sarian, 1925

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainsfieldsanimalsskytreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex landscapes into geometric shapes and understanding color relationships to create depth 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 shapes of the mountains, hills, and fields, focusing on the geometric forms.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the perspective of the fields.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, mountains, hills, and foreground fields.
step 04
Mix and apply the various shades of yellow and green for the fields, creating subtle variations.
step 05
Add the darker shadows and details to the hills and mountains to create depth.
step 06
Paint the trees and the line of trees in the middle ground, using simplified shapes.
step 07
Add the figures and animals in the foreground, paying attention to their silhouettes.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · violet · titanium white

Mix yellow ochre with burnt umber and white for the various field tones. Use ultramarine blue and violet for the mountains. Mix sap green with yellow ochre and burnt umber for the hills.

techniques