plate no. 3159

Paisaje de San Bernardino

oilRomanticismgenre paintingfigureslandscapetreesmountainsskyfield

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice depicting figures in a landscape and learn how to create depth using color and value. It also offers practice in rendering textures with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, the horizon line, and the mountain range.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, mountains, trees, and field.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the figures and in the landscape.
step 04
Begin adding details to the figures, such as clothing folds and facial features.
step 05
Develop the textures of the trees and the ground with varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Varnish the painting once dry to protect the surface and enhance the colors.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix various shades of green for the trees and field by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix red and brown for the skin tones.

techniques