plate no. 1809

House in the Country

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscapehousetreesskygardenfoliagearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create light and shadow. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

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 house, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, house, foliage, and ground.
step 03
Begin adding layers of color to the sky, creating subtle variations and cloud effects.
step 04
Develop the colors of the house, using warm yellows and oranges to create the impression of sunlight.
step 05
Paint the trees, focusing on the overall shape and color rather than individual leaves.
step 06
Add details to the ground, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the details of the house, such as the windows and roof.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix yellow ochre and white for the sunlit areas of the house. Use a combination of blues and white for the sky. Mix burnt sienna and cadmium red for the roof.

techniques