Landscape Painting

A landscape painting shows scenery such as mountains, rivers, fields or the sea. Artists use perspective, colour and light to make the scene feel real.

Many artists paint the same view at different times of day.

Landscape artists study light, weather and the shape of the land. Many landscape painters draw outdoors so that they can observe colour and light directly.

Landscapes can be realistic or imaginative. Using perspective, colour and layers helps create a sense of distance and depth.