plate no. 5226

Supreme Court

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapeskycloudsmountainsfigurescity

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and broken color techniques. It also provides practice in simplifying 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
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the mountain, the rock formation, the horizon line, and the figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, focusing on the cloud shapes.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the rock formation, using a mix of browns, grays, and creams.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with muted blues and purples to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add details to the rock formation, using broken color and visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and colors, suggesting their form without over-detailing.
step 07
Add the suggestion of the city in the distance.
step 08
Refine the foreground with subtle variations in color and value.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · payne's gray · cadmium yellow light

Mix blues and whites for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Use raw umber and white for the rocks, adding burnt sienna for warmer tones. Mix blues and raw umber for the distant mountains.

techniques