plate no. 6507

House at the Countryside

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapehousetreesskyfoliageroad

suitable for beginners

This painting offers practice in layering colors to create depth and texture, particularly in the foliage and sky. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes.

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 houses, trees, and road, establishing the composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue and white, suggesting cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the trees using various shades of green.
step 04
Paint the houses, focusing on the roof colors and the contrast between light and shadow.
step 05
Add the foliage in the foreground, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Define the road with earthy tones, blending the edges to create a sense of distance.
step 07
Refine details and add highlights to the trees and houses.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and vary the shades by adding white or brown. Achieve the roof color by mixing red with a touch of brown or black.

techniques