plate no. 8687

The Garmisch valley

oilRomanticismlandscapemountainslakecowstreesskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering realistic reflections in water. Students will also practice creating depth through layering and color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the mountains, lake, and foreground elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, gradually adding subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the mountain range, using progressively lighter and cooler blues as they recede into the distance.
step 04
Paint the lake, capturing the reflections of the sky and mountains.
step 05
Add the trees and foliage, paying attention to the variations in color and texture.
step 06
Paint the cows, focusing on their form and the way light interacts with their bodies.
step 07
Add the foreground details, such as rocks and grasses.
step 08
Refine the details and add finishing touches, such as highlights and shadows.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · cadmium yellow light

Mix blues with white for the sky and distant mountains. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for the foreground and trees, adding white to lighten the tones. Create the greens by mixing blues and yellows.

techniques