plate no. 9511

House of the Dime near Ollon; a tax house in the Canton Vaud

Hubertine Heijermans, 2003

watercolor, paperRealismlandscapehousetreeslandscapebuildingskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in watercolor layering, color mixing for natural scenes, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and foliage.

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 house, the mountain, and the trees.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre and raw sienna to the house and the foreground.
step 03
Paint the sky with a diluted blue wash, allowing it to blend softly with the yellow near the horizon.
step 04
Begin layering the foliage on the mountain with various greens, blues, and purples, using a wet-on-wet technique.
step 05
Add details to the house, such as the roof, windows, and balcony, using darker shades of brown and gray.
step 06
Paint the trees in the foreground, paying attention to the branches and the interplay of light and shadow.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as the road and the small wall, using diluted washes of brown and gray.
step 08
Refine the details and add final touches, such as highlights and shadows, to create depth and realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · violet · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color (e.g., a little violet to yellow). Use plenty of water to achieve soft washes and blends.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·layering washes
·dry brush texture
·atmospheric perspective
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing
→Not allowing washes to dry completely before layering
→Ignoring the importance of light and shadow

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paints
·watercolor paper 140lb
·round brushes (sizes 4, 8, 12)
·palette
·water container
·masking tape
·pencil

optional

·palette knife
·gouache (for highlights)
·kneaded eraser
·ruler

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

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