plate no. 4841

House with fence

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingfencetreesfoliagewaterreflection

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice loose brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric perspective. It will also develop skills in depicting reflections and creating a sense of depth through layering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, fence, and trees, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and working forward.
step 03
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms.
step 04
Introduce lighter values to create highlights and add dimension.
step 05
Develop the details of the fence, foliage, and reflections in the water.
step 06
Refine the brushwork, using loose strokes to capture the impressionistic style.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve variations in brown by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·broken color
·scumbling
·layering
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt umber, sap green, titanium white, ultramarine blue, raw sienna)
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife
·rags