plate no. 2114

Houses at La Hulpe

oilPointillismlandscapebuildingstreeslandscapeskyhousesfield

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop their understanding of pointillism and color mixing to create subtle variations in tone and texture. It also provides practice in building up a composition with small, deliberate brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying thin washes of color to the sky, field, and buildings.
step 03
Begin applying small, individual dots of color to build up the texture and form of the sky, starting with lighter tones.
step 04
Continue adding dots of color to the field, varying the greens, browns, and yellows to create depth and interest.
step 05
Use a similar technique to build up the forms of the buildings, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the trees, using darker colors to define the branches and foliage.
step 07
Refine the composition by adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a final layer of dots to unify the overall composition.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · ultramarine blue

Achieve the sky color by mixing cerulean blue with white and a touch of yellow ochre. Create the greens for the field by mixing yellow ochre, sap green, and burnt umber.

techniques