plate no. 1411

Organic Landscape

Jules Perahim, 1932

oilSurrealismlandscapelandscapemountainsskyabstract structurefield

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and blending techniques to create a sense of depth and surrealism. It also provides practice in creating abstract forms within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the horizon line, mountains, and the abstract structure.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray, blending it smoothly towards the horizon.
step 03
Establish the dark foreground and the lighter field area with corresponding greens and browns.
step 04
Begin defining the mountain range in the background, using darker greens and blues to create depth.
step 05
Start building up the abstract structure, using a mix of browns, grays, and yellows.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to the structure to give it form and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details of the landscape, paying attention to the subtle color variations.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix blues and browns with white for the sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the fields. Create darker tones by adding alizarin crimson to the browns.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·glazing
·blending
·scumbling
·abstract form creation

common pitfalls

→Overworking the blending, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Inaccurately representing atmospheric perspective, making the background appear too sharp.
→Not creating enough contrast in the abstract structure.