plate no. 7017

Cassis Landscape

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsseascapeskycityscapeflagsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes 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 buildings, horizon line, and major landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the sky and sea with broad strokes of light blue, varying the tones slightly.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the buildings, using a mix of yellows, oranges, and browns.
step 04
Add the darker values to define the shadows and architectural details.
step 05
Introduce the greens and browns for the vegetation, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the rooftops with orange and red hues, adding variations in tone.
step 07
Add details like the flags and windows with small brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · titanium white · viridian green · cadmium orange

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky and sea. Combine yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white for the buildings. Use viridian green and yellow ochre for foliage.

techniques