plate no. 6456

Scene from Lebanon

oilExpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapebuildingshillsskyvillage

some experience helpful

This painting provides an opportunity to practice layering colors and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students can also develop skills in simplifying complex forms into basic 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 and composition, focusing on the placement of the mountain, village, and trees.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, mountain, and foreground hills.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the mountain, using cooler tones for shadows and warmer tones for highlights.
step 04
Develop the color variations in the foreground hills, using a mix of reds, oranges, and browns.
step 05
Paint the trees, focusing on the shapes of the branches and foliage.
step 06
Add details to the village buildings, keeping them simple and suggestive.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix burnt sienna and ultramarine blue for the shadows in the trees and foreground. Use yellow ochre and white for the highlights on the mountain. Mix cadmium red with burnt sienna for the warm tones in the hills.

techniques