plate no. 6461

Passing by on the Other Side

oil, canvasRomanticismlandscapemountainsskyfigureslandscapecloudspath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through value changes. It also provides practice in loose, expressive brushwork to suggest texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains and the path, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the darkest values in the mountains and the sky using a dark brown or black.
step 03
Block in the lighter areas of the sky and the path with a mix of yellow ochre and white.
step 04
Begin blending the dark and light areas to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.
step 05
Add details to the mountains, such as highlights and shadows, using a smaller brush.
step 06
Paint the figures on the path, paying attention to their relative size and placement.
step 07
Add final touches to the sky, such as clouds and highlights, using a soft brush.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and add depth.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue for the dark mountain shadows. Use yellow ochre and white for the highlights on the path and in the sky. Add small amounts of raw sienna to warm up the browns.

techniques