plate no. 7444

Mountain

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainslandscapefigurehillsskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop their understanding of color relationships and expressive brushwork to convey mood and atmosphere. It also encourages simplification of forms and shapes to create a dynamic composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, hills, and figure, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background mountains.
step 03
Add the mid-ground hills and trees, varying the colors and values to create depth.
step 04
Paint the figure and foreground elements, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Refine the details and add expressive brushstrokes to enhance the texture and movement.
step 06
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a harmonious and balanced composition.
step 07
Add final details like the small building and the stream.
step 08
Let dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · purple · white

Mix various shades of orange and yellow by combining red, yellow, and white. Create muted greens by mixing yellow and blue with a touch of red. Achieve darker values by adding burnt sienna or ultramarine blue to the primary colors.

techniques