plate no. 7763

Gardanne (Horizontal View)

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapetreesskylandscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, creating depth through atmospheric perspective, and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages expressive brushwork to capture the essence of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, landscape, and sky, focusing on proportions and composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the sky and working down to the foreground.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the buildings, using a variety of warm and cool tones to create depth and form.
step 04
Add details to the trees and foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 05
Refine the shapes and values of the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Add final details to the foreground, including the path and any small plants or flowers.
step 07
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · viridian green

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

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve the building colors by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and a touch of red. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·expressive brushwork
·color temperature

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Using too much detail and not simplifying the forms.
→Ignoring the importance of color temperature in creating depth.
→Not paying attention to the overall composition and balance.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits

optional

·medium gloss
·easel
·painting rags
·viewfinder

Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for better paint adhesion and brushstroke visibility. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing and create a more harmonious painting.

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