plate no. 5777

Landscape of Seine et Oise

Gustave Loiseau, 1906

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapehousetreeslandscapeskypathfigure

some experience helpful

This painting provides a great opportunity to practice impressionistic brushstrokes and color mixing to create a sense of light and atmosphere. Students will also learn how to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use color to define form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the house, the path, and the tree line.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, creating a sense of movement.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the house, focusing on the variations in light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage using short, broken brushstrokes of green, brown, and yellow.
step 05
Define the path with varied earth tones, suggesting texture and depth.
step 06
Add the figure with simple shapes and colors.
step 07
Refine the details, paying attention to the direction and texture of the brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and form.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Create earth tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and white. Achieve the off-white of the house by mixing white with small amounts of yellow ochre and blue.

techniques