plate no. 2564

Farm Montcorin

Suzanne Valadon, 1918

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsbuildingsfoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages expressive brushwork to capture the essence of the landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: the hills, the large tree, the house, and the foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue and white.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the hills and foliage using broad strokes.
step 04
Paint the house with its red roof, paying attention to its placement within the landscape.
step 05
Layer different shades of green and yellow to create the texture and depth of the tree.
step 06
Add the foreground details with orange and green hues, using short, broken strokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings on the hills.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · sap green · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and vary the shades by adding white or burnt sienna. Achieve the orange hues by mixing red and yellow, and use white to lighten the tones.

techniques