plate no. 5466

Facade of the House

oilPointillismlandscapehousetreesfoliagestepsflowersshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for natural light and shadow, as well as practicing pointillism or broken color techniques to create texture and depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, trees, and steps, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Establish the main light source and map out areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Begin applying base colors to the house, trees, and ground, using a limited palette.
step 04
Mix and apply small dots or strokes of color to build up the texture and create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 05
Focus on capturing the subtle color variations in the shadows and highlights.
step 06
Add details such as the flowers, window frames, and foliage.
step 07
Refine the composition and adjust colors as needed to achieve a harmonious balance.
step 08
Add final touches to enhance the overall impression of light and shadow.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · violet

Mix yellow ochre with white for the sunlit areas of the house. Combine ultramarine blue and burnt umber for shadows. Use red and green sparingly for the flowers and foliage.

techniques