plate no. 2670

Mount Shasta

oilRomanticismlandscapemountainlaketreesfiguresskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle color variations in natural light. Students will also learn to create depth through layering and value changes.

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 mountain's placement and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light yellow and pink mix, blending smoothly.
step 03
Establish the mountain's form with white and light gray, paying attention to shadows.
step 04
Paint the distant hills with muted oranges and browns, using thin washes.
step 05
Define the trees on the left and right with dark greens and browns, varying the brushstrokes.
step 06
Add the lake with dark blues and greens, reflecting the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 07
Include the figures in the boats, using small brushstrokes and subtle details.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to the mountain, trees, and water to enhance depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium orange · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of brown and green by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Achieve the mountain's highlights by mixing titanium white with small amounts of yellow ochre and alizarin crimson.

techniques