plate no. 9153

Birds

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)animal paintingbirdslandscapehillstreesanimalssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create texture and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages experimentation with color combinations and expressive brushwork.

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 hills, trees, and birds, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Apply a base layer of color to the hills and ground, using yellows, greens, and browns.
step 04
Layer different shades of green and brown to create texture and depth in the landscape.
step 05
Paint the birds with brown and blue, paying attention to the shapes of their wings and heads.
step 06
Add details to the trees and foliage, using small brushstrokes and varying colors.
step 07
Paint the animals in the background with simplified shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · titanium white · cadmium red

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in brown by adding small amounts of red or blue to burnt umber. Lighten colors with titanium white.

techniques