plate no. 5906

Mount St Quentin

Arthur Streeton, 1918

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapehillcloudstreesskyruins

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing to create depth. It also provides practice in depicting textures using varied brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the shape of the hill.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, paying attention to the cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the base color of the hill using a mix of yellows, browns, and greens.
step 04
Add shadows to the hill to create form and depth.
step 05
Paint the road winding up the hill using lighter tones.
step 06
Add the dark silhouettes of the trees and ruins in the foreground.
step 07
Refine the details of the clouds and the textures of the landscape.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · sap green · raw sienna

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the base of the hill. Add ultramarine blue to create grays for the clouds and shadows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques