plate no. 1692

Passage of Barskaun

oilRealismlandscapemountainsrivertreesrockslandscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, color mixing for natural landscapes, and rendering textures of rocks, water, and foliage. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and tonal variations.

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 mountain shapes and river flow.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant mountain values with thin washes.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the mountains, differentiating between the sunlit and shadowed sides.
step 04
Add details to the mountains, indicating rocks and vegetation with varied brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the river, capturing the reflections and movement of the water.
step 06
Render the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 07
Add the rocks and pebbles along the riverbank, paying attention to their individual shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Achieve the river's color by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and white.

techniques