plate no. 1116

Red Hills, Lake George

oilPrecisionismlandscapehillslandscapeskysunrisedesertred

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blending, creating smooth gradients, and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also encourages simplification of form and focusing on essential shapes.

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 hills and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes, establishing the light source and the overall color gradient.
step 03
Apply the base color for the hills, focusing on the variations in value and hue.
step 04
Begin blending the colors in the sky, creating smooth transitions from light to dark.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the hills, adding subtle details and variations in color.
step 06
Add the highlights and shadows to the hills to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Check for accuracy and make any necessary adjustments.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish (optional).

color palette

primary · cadmium red · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of red by combining cadmium red with white, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Create the sky colors by blending white with alizarin crimson and a small amount of burnt umber for the darker areas.

techniques