plate no. 0315
Dropsgezicht
Auguste Herbin, 1911
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying bold, visible brushstrokes and understanding how to simplify complex forms into geometric shapes. It also encourages experimentation with color and expressive mark-making.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, leaving some areas for clouds.
- step 03
Apply the base colors for the buildings (yellow, orange, red) using visible brushstrokes.
- step 04
Add the roof colors (primarily red) with short, directional strokes.
- step 05
Paint the trees using various shades of green, black, and blue, emphasizing the geometric shapes.
- step 06
Add details like windows and doors with darker colors.
- step 07
Refine the composition by adjusting colors and values as needed.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and interest.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · sap green
secondary · titanium white · burnt umber · violet
Mix greens by combining yellow and blue. Achieve various shades of red by mixing with orange, brown, or a touch of violet. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·directional brushstrokes
- ·geometric simplification
- ·color layering
- ·impasto
common pitfalls
- →Over-blending colors, losing the texture of the brushstrokes.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Not simplifying the forms enough, resulting in a cluttered composition.
- →Ignoring the direction of the brushstrokes, leading to a flat appearance.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·#4 round brush
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·easel
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use good quality paints for richer colors. A medium can be used to adjust the consistency of the paints.
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