plate no. 8115

House of the Dime in the village Glutières

Hubertine Heijermans, 2003

watercolor, paperRealismlandscapebuildingtreeslandscapearchitectureroadfoliage

some experience helpful

This painting helps develop skills in watercolor layering and creating textures with washes. Students will learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use color to define light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the building, the road, and the surrounding trees.
step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow and blue to the sky and background trees.
step 03
Add a light wash of grey to the building, leaving some areas white for highlights.
step 04
Begin layering washes of brown, green, and yellow to build up the foliage and trees.
step 05
Add details to the building, such as the stones and windows, using darker washes of grey and brown.
step 06
Paint the road with washes of blue and grey, creating shadows and highlights.
step 07
Add final details such as the grass, the door, and the roof tiles.
step 08
Refine the painting by adding darker values and highlights to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · raw umber

Mix various shades of grey by combining blue, brown, and yellow. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, adjusting the ratio for different tones.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·dry brush texture
·layering washes
·lifting color
·glazing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the watercolor.
→Using too much water and creating muddy colors.
→Not allowing each layer to dry completely before adding the next.
→Failing to establish a clear focal point.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paints
·watercolor paper 140lb
·round brushes (#4, #8)
·flat brush (#1/2 inch)
·palette
·water container
·masking tape
·pencil

optional

·palette knife
·masking fluid
·kneaded eraser
·ruler

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and allow for better blending. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve various textures.

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