plate no. 4774

Gray weather in cove

Georges Braque, 1907

oil, canvasFauvismlandscapemountaintreeslandscapeskywaterbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex landscapes into basic shapes and explore expressive color choices to create mood and atmosphere. It will also develop skills in layering paint and creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountain, trees, and buildings, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and purples, leaving some areas for the sun.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the mountain, using pinks, oranges, and yellows.
step 04
Add darker blues and greens to the trees and foliage, varying the shades for depth.
step 05
Paint the water with a mix of blues, purples, and reflections of the surrounding colors.
step 06
Define the buildings with yellows, oranges, and touches of red.
step 07
Add details and highlights to the mountain, trees, and buildings to create texture and interest.
step 08
Refine the brushstrokes and colors to achieve the desired expressive effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · yellow ochre · dioxazine purple

Mix different shades of pink for the mountain by combining alizarin crimson and titanium white. Create various greens by mixing ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques