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Landscape of Falaise by Raoul Dufy

plate no. 4421

Landscape of Falaise

Raoul Dufy, 1910

oil, canvasCubismlandscapebuildingstreeslandscapeskyfoliagepath
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify forms and use color to create depth and atmosphere. It also offers practice in expressive brushwork and capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and path, focusing on their relative positions and sizes.

  2. step 02

    Block in the large areas of color for the sky, buildings, and foliage using simplified shapes.

  3. step 03

    Refine the shapes of the buildings and trees, adding more detail to their forms.

  4. step 04

    Introduce variations in color within each area to create depth and interest.

  5. step 05

    Add darker tones to create shadows and define the forms further.

  6. step 06

    Use expressive brushstrokes to add texture and energy to the painting.

  7. step 07

    Pay attention to the edges of the shapes, varying their sharpness to create a sense of depth.

  8. step 08

    Add final details, such as the branches of the trees and highlights on the buildings.

color palette

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

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Vary the intensity of colors by adding white or raw umber. Achieve earthy tones by mixing browns and greens.

techniques

  • ·blocking in
  • ·expressive brushwork
  • ·color mixing
  • ·simplification of forms
  • ·scumbling

common pitfalls

  • →overworking the details
  • →using too many colors
  • →losing the overall composition
  • →creating muddy colors
  • →not varying brushstrokes

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·oil paints
  • ·palette
  • ·assorted brushes
  • ·palette knife
  • ·linseed oil
  • ·turpentine

optional

  • ·painting medium
  • ·easel
  • ·rags
  • ·apron

Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.

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