plate no. 5220

Arcades at Vallauris

Raoul Dufy, 1927

oil, canvasFauvismcityscapearchitecturearcheslandscapebuildingsskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing light and shadow with expressive brushstrokes. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the arches, columns, and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, ground, and background elements.
step 03
Begin adding details to the columns, varying the colors and textures.
step 04
Paint the landscape elements seen through the arches, focusing on color relationships.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the arches and columns, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the decorative elements on the arches and the patterns on the floor.
step 08
Step back and make any necessary adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the arches. Mix greens with blue and yellow for the foliage. Create the column colors by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of secondary colors.

techniques