plate no. 8614

Mountain slope

Koloman Moser, 1913

oil, canvasSymbolismlandscapemountainslandscapeskyhillssunset

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue and yellow mix, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Apply a base layer of brown and grey to the mountains, varying the tones.
step 04
Add darker values to the lower portions of the mountains to create shadows.
step 05
Layer in reddish-brown hues to create the distinct bands on the mountain slopes.
step 06
Use lighter grey and yellow tones to highlight the upper edges of the mountains.
step 07
Refine the details and edges of the mountains, softening some areas and sharpening others.
step 08
Add final touches to the sky, blending any harsh lines and ensuring a smooth transition.

color palette

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

secondary · raw sienna · venetian red

Mix blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of yellow for the horizon. Use burnt umber, raw sienna, and venetian red to create the various shades of brown for the mountains. Add white to lighten these colors.

techniques