plate no. 2443

Effect of Sun on the Water, London

Andre Derain, 1906

oil, canvasFauvismlandscapelandscapewaterskycloudstreessunset

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also offers practice in simplifying a landscape into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, placement of clouds and water.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of red, orange, and yellow.
step 03
Add the dark blue/black clouds, varying the pressure for different densities.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage using a mix of blues and greens, applying short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 05
Define the water with horizontal strokes of green and blue.
step 06
Create the path in the foreground with orange and red, using small dabs of paint.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and form of the clouds and foliage.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to match the original painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · viridian green

secondary · black · orange

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Create darker shades by adding black or ultramarine blue to other colors. Achieve the orange sky by blending red and yellow.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·color layering
·scumbling
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Over-blending the colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough, leading to a flat texture.
→Using too much detail, losing the simplified essence of the Fauvist style.
→Getting the color balance wrong, particularly in the sky.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, cadmium red, cadmium yellow, viridian green, black, orange)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·rags

Use a canvas with a medium texture to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.

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