plate no. 3338

66. The Church at Longton 2017 by Anthony D. Padgett (after Van Gogh Auvers Sur Oise 1890)

Anthony Padgett, 2017

oilPost-Impressionismsymbolic paintingchurchbuildingskyfiguregrasspath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's also a good exercise in understanding atmospheric perspective and color temperature.

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 church, figure, and surrounding landscape, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, using short, visible brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the church (browns, purples) and the grass (greens, yellows).
step 04
Add details to the church, such as windows, doors, and the cross, using darker outlines.
step 05
Paint the figure with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on the overall form.
step 06
Develop the texture of the grass with short, broken brushstrokes of varying greens and yellows.
step 07
Refine the path and add shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · ultramarine blue · purple · titanium white

Mix browns with burnt umber and ultramarine blue. Create various shades of green by mixing yellow ochre and sap green with small amounts of blue or brown. Achieve the sky's gradient by gradually adding white to cerulean blue.

techniques