plate no. 6037

Mountain Landscape - Pontgibaud, village in Peschadoire

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillshousepathautumn

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 hills, trees, and house, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and distant hills.
step 03
Add the darker tones to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Layer in the mid-tones and highlights to build up the form of the trees and hills.
step 05
Add details to the house and path, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adjusting as needed to create a harmonious composition.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the foliage and trees.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish coat.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue, and create various shades of brown and red by mixing burnt sienna with other colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques