plate no. 1026

Mount Fuji

David Burliuk, 1922

oilRealismlandscapemountaintreeslandscapeskyfieldssnow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex landscapes into manageable shapes. It also provides practice in capturing atmospheric perspective.

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 mountain, trees, and fields, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the mountain, using light purples and blues for the shaded areas and white for the snow.
step 04
Paint the distant trees with darker greens and blues, gradually lightening the colors as you move towards the foreground.
step 05
Block in the fields with various shades of green, brown, and purple, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Add details to the trees and fields, such as individual leaves and blades of grass.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows on the mountain and in the landscape.
step 08
Add final details and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · sap green · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · violet

Mix blues and whites for the sky and mountain shadows. Use greens and yellows for the fields, adding touches of red and brown for variation. Mix purples and browns to create the muddy areas in the foreground.

techniques