plate no. 3393

Epinay-sur-Orge

oilImpressionismlandscapehousestreeslandscapefigurespathfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in capturing the impressionistic style of loose brushwork and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the houses, trees, and path.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall tones of the sky, foliage, and buildings.
step 03
Begin layering colors to create depth and texture in the foliage and trees, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the houses, including the roofs, windows, and chimneys, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the path and foreground, using a variety of greens and browns to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Add the figures, keeping them simple and in proportion to the rest of the scene.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed, ensuring the overall harmony of the painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · raw umber · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create earth tones by mixing browns, yellows, and reds. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques