plate no. 1925

Pine in the middle of the day in Lebanon

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainstreesskyhillsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blocking in shapes with color and understanding how light and shadow define form in a landscape. It also provides practice in creating depth through atmospheric perspective and color temperature changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, hills, and trees, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of color, establishing the horizon line.
step 03
Lay in the base colors for the mountains and hills, using lighter, cooler tones for areas further away.
step 04
Add shadows to the mountains and hills, using darker, warmer tones to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Paint the trees, focusing on their vertical shapes and varying their sizes and spacing.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, such as bushes and rocks, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, paying attention to the overall harmony and balance.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of realism and depth.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · viridian green · cadmium red

Mix various shades of ochre and sienna with white for the sunlit areas. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create muted greens and grays for shadows and distant elements. Add small amounts of red to warm up the browns and greens.

techniques