plate no. 8988

Houses on the banks of the Loing

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapetreeswaterbuildingskyfigureslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to capture light and atmosphere. It will also teach them how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, building, trees, and water.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the building: a mix of yellow, white, and a touch of red.
step 04
Paint the trees using various shades of green, yellow, and blue, applying short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Create the water with horizontal strokes of blue, green, yellow, and white, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 06
Add details to the building, such as windows and roof tiles, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Paint the figures and other small details with minimal detail.
step 08
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, paying attention to the overall harmony and balance.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · titanium white · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to create lighter tints. Achieve the building's color by mixing yellow ochre, white, and a touch of burnt sienna.

techniques