plate no. 6502

House on Siret Valley

oilImpressionismlandscapehousestreesfiguresskylandscapevillage

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing loose brushwork and capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise details. Recreating it will help students understand how to suggest forms with color and texture.

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: houses, trees, and figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the houses, using variations of white, gray, and brown.
step 04
Add the darker greens for the trees in the background, varying the shades.
step 05
Block in the foreground with warm browns and ochres, suggesting the road.
step 06
Add details to the houses, such as windows and roof lines, with small brushstrokes.
step 07
Paint in the figures with quick, gestural strokes, focusing on their general shapes and colors.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium yellow · viridian green · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create various browns and grays by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques