plate no. 4645

Landscape

Andre Derain, 1930

oil, canvasNeoclassicismlandscapelandscapebuildingsskytreeshillstown

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blocking in shapes with color and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of major elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, gradually adding hints of yellow and white near the horizon.
step 03
Establish the large shapes of the fields and hills with broad strokes of yellow, green, and orange.
step 04
Define the buildings with simplified rectangular forms, using warm yellows and oranges.
step 05
Add darker greens and blues to represent the trees, focusing on their overall shape.
step 06
Paint the stone wall in the foreground, using a mix of warm and cool grays and browns.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and trees, adding subtle variations in color and value.
step 08
Add final touches to the sky and foreground to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium orange

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve the warm tones of the buildings and fields by blending burnt sienna with yellow ochre and a touch of cadmium orange. Use titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques