plate no. 2865

Soukkari mountain

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainslandscaperocksskytreeshorizon

some experience helpful

This painting provides a good opportunity to practice layering and blending techniques to create depth and atmosphere. Students can also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and values.

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, rocks, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of diluted paint.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the sky, mountains, and foreground.
step 04
Begin layering darker values in the shadows of the mountains and rocks.
step 05
Add lighter values to the highlights, creating contrast and form.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees and smaller rocks.
step 07
Blend the edges of the colors to create a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the sense of depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red

Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the dark mountain shadows. Use yellow ochre and white for the highlights on the rocks. Add a touch of cadmium red to the yellow ochre for the trees.

techniques