plate no. 4972

THE VILLAGE UNDER THE MOUNTAINS

JAROSLAV KELUC, 1976

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapevillagemountainsfieldstreesbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to capture light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes 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 basic shapes and composition, focusing on the horizon line and major landforms.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the mountains, fields, and trees, using simplified color mixtures.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings and trees, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Develop the texture of the fields with varied strokes and color variations, suggesting the movement of the grass.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed, ensuring harmony and balance.
step 08
Add final details like small flowers in the foreground.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

secondary · viridian green · alizarin crimson · titanium white

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Use white to lighten colors and create atmospheric perspective in the mountains. Mix browns and earth tones with burnt sienna, yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques