plate no. 6741

Jacob Coin de village

oilRealismportraitbuildingsfigurestreesvillagelandscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting form using subtle value changes and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering textures with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, figures, and landscape, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying thin washes of color to the canvas.
step 03
Block in the main areas of light and shadow on the buildings and figures.
step 04
Begin to develop the textures of the buildings, trees, and ground using visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the details of the figures, paying attention to their clothing and facial features.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values to create a harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final details and refine the brushwork to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue with titanium white. Use burnt sienna and cadmium yellow to create warmer tones for the buildings and ground.

techniques