plate no. 1067

House with Palm Tree

Joan Miro, 1918

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapebuildingpalm treeskygardenarchitecturemoon

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create texture and using simplified shapes to represent complex forms. It also encourages careful observation of details and translating them into a personal style.

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 building, palm tree, and garden, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a flat layer of blue, slightly darker at the top.
step 03
Apply a base layer of light beige/cream to the building and walls.
step 04
Add darker tones to the building to create shadows and define architectural details.
step 05
Paint the palm tree trunk and fronds, using varying shades of brown and green.
step 06
Fill in the garden area with a base of ochre and add details like plants, flowers, and the decorative wall.
step 07
Add the small details like windows, doors, and the moon.
step 08
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · sky blue · beige · ochre · brown

secondary · red · green · white · yellow

Mix beige by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Create variations of blue by adding white or a touch of purple to the base blue.

techniques