plate no. 7140

Houses

Vasile Dobrian, 1932

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapehousestreesfencelandscapebuildings

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing loose brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. Students can learn to simplify complex shapes and focus on capturing the overall impression of the scene.

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 houses, trees, and fence, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, ground, houses, trees, and fence with thin washes.
step 03
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the houses and trees.
step 04
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to add details and texture to the trees and fence.
step 05
Mix and apply various shades of green and blue to the trees, creating depth and dimension.
step 06
Add highlights to the houses and trees to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the details of the fence, using short, broken brushstrokes to create a sense of texture.
step 08
Add final touches and adjustments to the painting, ensuring that the overall composition is balanced and harmonious.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cerulean blue

secondary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create browns by mixing reds, yellows, and blues. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·dry brush
·broken color
·scumbling
·color mixing
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality of the painting.
→Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
→Failing to establish a clear focal point.
→Not paying attention to the relative values of the different colors.