plate no. 1937

In the Shade

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingstreesfigureslandscapeskygrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, buildings, trees, grass, and ground.
step 03
Begin layering colors within each area, using short, visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, such as windows and roof lines, using darker values.
step 05
Add highlights to the trees and grass to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the shapes and colors of the figures, paying attention to their interaction with the environment.
step 07
Add final details and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive composition.
step 08
Consider adding a thin glaze of a unifying color to bring the painting together.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · cerulean blue · raw sienna

Achieve the greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in the browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of red.

techniques