plate no. 5702

Gibraltar

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapebuildingsboatswaterskyhillharbor

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing simplified forms and expressive brushwork. Students can learn to create a sense of depth with limited color and detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hill, buildings, and boats with light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the background sky/sea with a thin layer of the ochre color.
step 03
Paint the hill mass with dark gray and green, using short, choppy brushstrokes to create texture.
step 04
Add the buildings on the hill, simplifying their forms and using variations of gray.
step 05
Paint the water with horizontal strokes of gray, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 06
Add the boats, using simple shapes and bold colors.
step 07
Add details like windows and masts with a small brush.
step 08
Review and adjust values and colors as needed.

color palette

primary · gray · ochre · black · green

secondary · yellow · white

Mix grays by combining black and white, and adjust the tone by adding small amounts of ochre or green. Create the hill color by mixing gray and green.

techniques