plate no. 5421

Church at Orgeruse

Auguste Herbin, 1908

oilFauvismlandscapelandscapechurchtreesroadskyvillage

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for learning how to simplify shapes and use color to define form. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through color and perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the landscape: the road, fields, trees, and church.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and ground.
step 03
Add the darker greens and blues for the trees and bushes.
step 04
Paint the road with a light peach color, adding subtle variations.
step 05
Define the church and buildings in the background with simple shapes and colors.
step 06
Outline the shapes with thin lines of contrasting colors (reds, blues, purples).
step 07
Add final details like tree branches and subtle color variations in the sky.
step 08
Review and adjust colors and outlines as needed.

color palette

primary · green · peach · gray · dark blue

secondary · red · purple · yellow · light blue

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and adjust with white or black. Achieve the peach color by mixing orange with white. Use complementary colors to create shadows and highlights.

techniques