plate no. 3215

View of New Hampshire

oilRomanticismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsskyfieldsbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth. It also provides practice in mixing subtle color variations to represent natural light and shadow.

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 mountain, trees, and buildings.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad, blended strokes, creating a sense of atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the distant hills and mountain with muted greens and blues, paying attention to value changes.
step 04
Layer in the middle ground with fields and trees, using warmer tones and more detail.
step 05
Develop the foreground with darker values and more defined brushstrokes, adding details to the trees and grass.
step 06
Add small details like buildings and fences to create a sense of scale and depth.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting, paying attention to the direction of the light source.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white · viridian green

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre, viridian green, and ultramarine blue. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for earth tones, and add white to lighten values. Create atmospheric perspective by adding blue to distant colors.

techniques