plate no. 7606

Beaumes

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapebuildinghillstreesskypath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color temperature and how to use visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also provides practice in simplifying complex landscapes into basic shapes and values.

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 composition: the hills, building, and foreground elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, cool color.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the hills and fields using broad strokes.
step 04
Paint the building, focusing on its basic form and color.
step 05
Add details to the foreground, including trees, bushes, and the path.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to create texture and interest.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow light · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt sienna with ultramarine blue and white. Use alizarin crimson to warm up browns and create subtle reds.

techniques