plate no. 0342

Hilly Landscape with Houses

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingshillstreesskyfields

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to convey texture and form. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

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 hills, buildings, and trees, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, hills, fields, and buildings using thin washes.
step 03
Start layering colors on the hills and fields, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and variation.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and roof lines, using darker values to create contrast.
step 05
Paint the trees and foliage in the foreground, using a variety of greens and yellows to capture the light and shadow.
step 06
Refine the sky with subtle color variations and soft blending.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish to protect the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow, blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques