plate no. 8868

Grave of William Penn at Jordans in England

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapelandscapehouseanimalstreesskyfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and practicing simplified forms for figures and animals. It also provides an opportunity to explore a naive art style and its unique characteristics.

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 landscape, house, trees, and animals, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, muted color, blending it softly.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the fields and hills, using earthy tones.
step 04
Paint the house with its basic white color, adding shadows to define its form.
step 05
Add the trees, starting with darker tones and layering lighter tones to create foliage.
step 06
Paint the animals, simplifying their forms and using basic colors.
step 07
Add details to the figures and other elements, such as the fence and the path.
step 08
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the overall balance of the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, raw umber, and Prussian blue. Create the off-white for the house by adding a touch of raw umber to titanium white.

techniques