plate no. 2083

Athelhampton Garden

oilCubismlandscapegardentreesarchitecturelandscapefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to break down complex scenes into geometric shapes and practice color mixing to achieve subtle variations in tone. It also encourages experimentation with perspective and composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the garden, including the trees, hedges, building, and fountain, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Divide the landscape into geometric shapes, simplifying the forms of the trees and foliage.
step 03
Begin blocking in the main colors of the sky, trees, and grass with thin washes.
step 04
Mix a range of greens, browns, and reds to represent the foliage, varying the hues and values within each geometric shape.
step 05
Add details to the building, including the windows and roof, using a limited palette of neutral colors.
step 06
Paint the hedges and fountain in the foreground, paying attention to the shadows and highlights.
step 07
Refine the geometric shapes and add subtle details to create depth and texture.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.