plate no. 9543

Mountain near Lochmore

oilImpressionismlandscapemountainslakeskycloudslandscapewaterfall

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and form, as well as using visible brushstrokes to add texture and visual interest to the landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, lake, and sky, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, mountains, and water with thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the mountains to define their form and create shadows and highlights.
step 04
Add details to the waterfall, using thin lines of white and gray.
step 05
Work on the foreground, adding details to the land and water.
step 06
Refine the clouds in the sky, adding subtle variations in color and tone.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting.
step 08
Step back and adjust as needed to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium yellow

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the mountain highlights; ultramarine blue and white for the sky; and burnt sienna and ultramarine blue for shadows.

techniques