plate no. 2260

56. The White House at Night Auvers by Van Gogh 1890 and Steph's House by Anthony D. Padgett 2017

Anthony Padgett, 2017

oilPost-Impressionismsymbolic paintinghousetreesskycloudsfigurestreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying thick, textured brushstrokes and understanding how to represent form with blocks of color. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through perspective and color variation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, trees, and figure, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, creating the cloud shapes.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the house (browns and oranges), using visible brushstrokes to define the brick texture.
step 04
Paint the trees with varying shades of green, adding highlights and shadows to create volume.
step 05
Add the figure with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on the overall form rather than intricate details.
step 06
Paint the street using a grid pattern and varying shades of gray and white to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Add details such as windows, roof lines, and the chimney, using darker colors to define the edges.
step 08
Refine the brushstrokes and color variations to achieve the desired texture and depth.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · titanium white · sap green

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · payne's gray

Mix different shades of brown by combining burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue or black. Vary the greens by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and white for highlights, and adding a touch of blue for shadows.

techniques