plate no. 8390

Mountain landscape

Konstantin Bogaevsky, 1942

oilSymbolismlandscapemountainstreeslakeskysunlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and practice layering techniques to create depth and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, trees, and lake, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the light source and its radiating effect with a light underpainting.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for the mountains, using a mix of reds, browns, and yellows.
step 04
Add darker values to define the shadows and create form in the mountains.
step 05
Paint the trees and foliage with varying shades of green, brown, and yellow, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Create the lake with a mix of blues, greens, and grays, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to enhance the sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Achieve the mountain colors by mixing burnt sienna with yellow ochre and small amounts of red and blue. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix blues and greens with white for the lake and sky.

techniques