plate no. 7194

Houses in Provence, near Gardanne

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapehouselandscapetreesmountainsskyfields

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and understanding color relationships to create depth and atmosphere. It also encourages exploration of visible brushstrokes to build texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes: house, mountains, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash.
step 03
Establish the mountain range using varying shades of blue, gray, and green.
step 04
Paint the house with a light yellow-ochre, paying attention to the planes of the building.
step 05
Add the roof with a mix of orange and red.
step 06
Block in the trees and foliage with dark greens and blues.
step 07
Define the foreground fields with horizontal strokes of green, yellow, and orange.
step 08
Add details like tree trunks and window details with dark, broken strokes.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · viridian green · titanium white · raw umber

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Create grays by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques