plate no. 1979

Ferme et champs de blé à Gouvernes

Léo Gausson, 1910

oilImpressionismlandscapefarmfieldbuildingstreesskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to depict distance. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and field, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of light blue, allowing some areas to remain lighter for clouds.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings, using a mix of browns, grays, and pinks, noting the light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the field with broad strokes of ochre, yellow, and green, varying the colors to create a sense of depth.
step 05
Add details to the trees, using a variety of greens and browns to create texture and form.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, adding windows, doors, and other architectural elements.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the entire painting to enhance the sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the composition as needed, ensuring that all elements work together harmoniously.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · raw umber · cadmium yellow

Mix browns and grays by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and white. Achieve the golden field color by mixing yellow ochre with a touch of burnt sienna and white. Create variations in green by mixing sap green with yellow and blue.

techniques