plate no. 0605

House below hill

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingstreeslandscapehillsskyvegetation

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in greens and browns, as well as layering techniques to create depth in the landscape. Students will also learn how to simplify complex forms into basic shapes.

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 buildings, trees, and hills, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, muted blue-gray color.
step 03
Establish the basic color of the distant hills, using a mix of blue, green, and brown.
step 04
Paint the larger masses of trees, focusing on the variations in green tones.
step 05
Block in the colors of the buildings, using a warm white for the walls and a terracotta color for the roofs.
step 06
Add details to the trees, such as the trunks and branches, and refine the shapes of the foliage.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings, including the windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 08
Add final touches to the foreground, such as the grass and shadows, to create depth and dimension.