plate no. 2074

Mt. Hafursfell and the wood at Húsafell, West Iceland

Asgrimur Jonsson, 1945

oilImpressionismlandscapemountaintreeslandscapeskyfoliagehills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering washes and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a landscape with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountain, trees, and foreground.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue and purple to the sky and mountain, establishing the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Add a light wash of red and brown to the foreground, suggesting the earth tones.
step 04
Layer darker washes of green and brown to define the trees and foliage, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Use dry brush techniques to add texture to the mountain and foreground.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add final touches to the sky and mountain, blending the colors and softening the edges.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · raw umber · sap green

secondary · cadmium red · violet · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve the mountain's color by mixing blue, purple, and a touch of brown. Create earth tones by mixing red, brown, and yellow.

techniques