plate no. 3021

Mountain Aragats

Yeghishe Tadevosyan, 1917

oil, clothRealismlandscapemountainsskyfieldanimalsgrasstrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing to create a sense of depth and distance. It also offers practice in capturing the texture of grass and foliage with loose 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, including the mountain range, horizon line, and placement of the animals.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Establish the mountain range with white and gray, paying attention to the shapes and shadows.
step 04
Lay in the base colors for the field, using different shades of green and brown.
step 05
Add details to the trees and distant buildings with small brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the animals with dark tones, highlighting the form with subtle variations in color.
step 07
Refine the details of the grass and foliage, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall depth and realism.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Create atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques