plate no. 0092

Landscape from Saint Tropez

Nicolae Darascu, 1911

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingstreesfiguresshadowscityscapewindows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing the effects of light and shadow on various surfaces. It will also help with understanding color temperature and how it affects the overall mood.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, tree, and figures.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the buildings, sky, and ground, using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors to define the shadows and highlights on the buildings.
step 04
Paint the tree trunk and branches, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 05
Add details to the foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Refine the figures, focusing on their shapes and the way they interact with the light.
step 07
Add final details, such as the windows and architectural elements.
step 08
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · violet · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of yellow, pink, and purple by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow.

techniques