plate no. 7282

Church at Tréboul

Christopher Wood, 1930

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingchurchfiguresvillagebuildingsskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages observation of color relationships in a limited palette.

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 church, buildings, figures, and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, using broken brushstrokes to suggest clouds.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the buildings and landscape, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 04
Paint the church, paying attention to the details of the architecture and the variations in color.
step 05
Add the figures, simplifying their forms and using broad brushstrokes to define their shapes.
step 06
Refine the details of the landscape, adding trees, bushes, and other elements.
step 07
Add the foreground details, such as the rocks and the net.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and expressive painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, black, and a touch of umber. Achieve the sky color by diluting blue with white. Use ochre and umber to create the warm tones of the buildings.

techniques