plate no. 5433

House at the beach

Gosta Adrian-Nilsson, 1919

oilCubismlandscapeabstractgeometric shapeshousebeachlandscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into geometric forms and understanding color relationships in abstract compositions. It will also allow practice in layering and blending colors to achieve depth and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and their placement on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background.
step 03
Begin layering and blending colors within each shape to create depth and variation.
step 04
Add details such as the small waves in the blue area and the window-like structure in the yellow section.
step 05
Refine the edges of the shapes and adjust the color values as needed.
step 06
Create the circular elements using a compass or freehand.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall composition.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish (optional).

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and a touch of black or red. Create lighter tones by adding white to the primary colors. Achieve the green by mixing yellow and blue.

techniques

·blocking
·layering
·dry brushing
·color mixing
·geometric abstraction

common pitfalls

→over-blending colors and losing the distinct shapes
→inaccurate proportions of the geometric forms
→uneven color distribution
→lack of value contrast

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oil paints)

optional

·medium gloss
·easel
·ruler
·compass

Use a medium-grain canvas for better texture. Acrylic paints are faster drying and easier to clean up, while oil paints offer richer colors and blending capabilities.

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