plate no. 9956

Houses at the Edge of the Forest

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingstreeslandscapeskyforesthouses

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's a good exercise in capturing the overall impression of a scene rather than focusing on minute details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue, leaving some areas for clouds.
step 03
Establish the main areas of dark and light in the trees and foliage using dark greens and browns.
step 04
Paint the roofs of the buildings with reds, oranges, and yellows, varying the tones.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using darker colors.
step 06
Develop the foreground with greens and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to the buildings and landscape.