plate no. 3100

Northern Landccape (Flinders Ranges Landscape with Rain Approaching)

Horace Trenerry, 1930

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapefieldtreesmountainsskyclouds

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students can learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the mountains and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and gray tones, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the mountain range with a dark blue-purple mix, varying the value to suggest depth.
step 04
Paint the distant field with a base layer of yellow-ochre.
step 05
Add vertical strokes of orange, brown, and yellow to create the texture of the field.
step 06
Paint the foreground with a mix of green, blue, and gray, using vertical strokes to represent the grass.
step 07
Add details to the trees, using a mix of greens, browns, and blues.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium orange · sap green

Mix ultramarine blue with burnt umber for the mountain shadows. Use yellow ochre and cadmium orange for the field. Mix white with blues and grays for the sky.

techniques