plate no. 2258

Mount Chocorua, New Hampshire

oilLuminismlandscapelandscapemountainstreesfieldskyhouse

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing to create subtle variations in tone and temperature. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms like trees and mountains into manageable shapes.

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 horizon line and the placement of the mountain and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky with a gradient of light pink and blue, blending carefully.
step 03
Block in the distant mountains with muted greens and browns, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Paint the large mass of trees in the mid-ground, using darker greens and browns.
step 05
Add the field in the foreground with warm yellows and browns, varying the tones to create depth.
step 06
Paint individual trees and bushes in the foreground, adding details to create texture.
step 07
Add the fence and the house, paying attention to their perspective.
step 08
Refine the details and highlights throughout the painting, adjusting values and colors as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix muted greens by combining ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, and burnt umber. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors for distant elements.

techniques