plate no. 8153

Farm beside canal in polder

oilRealismlandscapebuildingwaterskytreeslandscapecanal

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle reflections in water. It also provides practice in rendering textures like brick, foliage, and thatched roofs.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the building, canal, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, creating soft, blended clouds.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the building: red-brown for the brick, white for the siding, and orange-brown for the roof.
step 04
Paint the water with horizontal strokes, using a mix of browns, greens, and blues to represent reflections.
step 05
Add details to the building, such as windows, chimneys, and variations in brick color.
step 06
Develop the foliage around the building and canal, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the reflections in the water, paying attention to the colors and shapes of the reflected objects.
step 08
Add final details, such as highlights on the water and subtle variations in the sky.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium orange

secondary · sap green · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use burnt umber and cadmium orange to create the brick color, and mix greens with yellow ochre and blue for the foliage. Add white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques