plate no. 5669

House with Red Roof

oil, woodImpressionismlandscapehousetreeslandscapefieldskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in broken color techniques and creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition: horizon line, house placement, and major tree masses.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of yellow and white, blending slightly.
step 03
Block in the distant trees and fields with muted greens and browns, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 04
Paint the house with light ochre for the walls and burnt sienna for the roof.
step 05
Begin layering the foreground field with broken strokes of green, yellow, and brown to create texture and depth.
step 06
Add the dark greens and blues of the trees on the right, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the house and trees, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed to create a sense of atmospheric perspective.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Achieve muted tones by adding raw umber to the primary colors.

techniques

·broken color
·dry brush
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Failing to create enough contrast between light and shadow.
→Making the brushstrokes too uniform and losing the texture.
→Not simplifying the scene into basic shapes before adding details.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt sienna, sap green, titanium white, ultramarine blue, raw umber)
·palette
·assorted brushes (small round, medium flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife