plate no. 8364

The valley of Los Naranjos

oilImpressionismlandscapemountainsvillagetreeslandscapeskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using broken color techniques to represent foliage. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the mountains, village, and foreground elements.
step 02
Establish the sky with light blues and grays, blending softly.
step 03
Block in the mountain range with muted browns, oranges, and grays, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the village using warm yellows, oranges, and whites, suggesting the forms of the buildings.
step 05
Begin layering the foliage with various greens, yellows, oranges, and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the trees, suggesting leaves and branches with small dabs of paint.
step 07
Develop the foreground with a mix of warm and cool colors, creating a sense of depth.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and atmospheric landscape.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium orange · raw umber

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Create muted tones by adding a touch of burnt sienna to your greens and yellows. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening and graying colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques