plate no. 6988

The Mountains at Vevey, Switzerland

Constant Permeke, 1926

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainsbuildingslandscapeskyhills

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for learning about simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive and expressive landscape. Students will practice layering colors and creating depth with value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, buildings, and sky.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of turquoise.
step 03
Apply a base layer of yellow ochre to the mountains and hills.
step 04
Mix burnt sienna with yellow ochre to create darker tones for shadows on the mountains and buildings.
step 05
Use a darker brown to define the shapes of the buildings and the foreground.
step 06
Add highlights to the mountains and buildings using a lighter yellow.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and add any small details.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · turquoise

secondary · raw umber · titanium white

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the mountains and buildings. Use white to lighten these colors for highlights. Mix turquoise with white for lighter sky tones.

techniques