plate no. 7813

Chinese house

oilRealismcityscapebuildingfigurestreesskywalllandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and rendering textures using visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the building, figures, and trees.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, building, ground, and trees, using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the building and ground, focusing on the warm light.
step 04
Add details to the building, including the roof tiles and architectural elements.
step 05
Refine the figures, paying attention to their proportions and clothing.
step 06
Develop the textures of the trees and foliage using broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red

Mix various shades of yellow ochre with burnt umber and white for the building and ground. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, and add touches of red for the atmospheric haze.

techniques