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Abdul Mati Klarwein, 1979

oilMagic Realismlandscapelandscapeterraceswatermountainsskylight

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating depth through perspective and layering, as well as understanding how light interacts with water. It will also improve their ability to render complex patterns and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and layout of the terraces, mountains, and water features, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the vanishing point for the perspective.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for the sky, mountains, and water, using thin washes.
step 04
Begin adding details to the terraces, defining the edges and the shadows.
step 05
Layer the water with different shades of blue and white to create the illusion of depth and movement.
step 06
Add the green vegetation along the edges of the terraces, using small, precise brushstrokes.
step 07
Create the light beam by using a very light color and soft blending.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to the water and the mountains.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of blue and white for the water, using more white for highlights. Mix burnt sienna with small amounts of ultramarine blue to create the darker tones in the mountains. Use yellow ochre and sap green for the vegetation.

techniques