plate no. 1093

BIÈVRES, VALLÉE DE CHEVREUSES

Grégoire Michonze, 1957

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapetreesbuildingsfigureslandscapeskygrass

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using color to create depth. Students will learn to create a sense of place through layering and suggestive details.

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 buildings, trees, and figures, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, grass, building walls, and tree foliage.
step 03
Add darker values to define shadows and create depth within the trees and buildings.
step 04
Introduce lighter values to represent highlights and create a sense of form.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the trees and buildings, adding details like windows and branches.
step 06
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and using color to distinguish them.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as the path and the figures playing.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · raw umber · ivory black

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix browns with red, yellow, and black.

techniques