plate no. 5149

Tahitian mountains

oil, canvasCloisonnismlandscapemountainstreespathfigureskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color mixing for landscapes and how to simplify complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating depth through color and value 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, trees, path, and figure.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, focusing on the cloud shapes.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the mountains, using reds, browns, and oranges.
step 04
Paint the field with yellows and greens, varying the tones to create depth.
step 05
Add the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and oranges.
step 06
Define the path with reddish-brown tones, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Paint the figure and dog with simplified shapes and colors.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · yellow · green · red · blue

secondary · orange · brown · white · purple

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create earth tones by mixing reds, yellows, and browns. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques