plate no. 6390

Landscape, South of France

Samuel Peploe, 1928

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskyvillagehills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. It also encourages experimentation with color temperature to create depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hills, and trees, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the sky and distant hills with diluted blues and purples.
step 03
Establish the main areas of the buildings with light washes of white, orange, and yellow.
step 04
Begin layering the foliage with various shades of green, blue, and purple, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add darker values to the trees and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the buildings and add details like windows and rooflines.
step 07
Introduce highlights to the foliage and buildings to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to color, value, and composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium orange · viridian green

secondary · purple · yellow ochre · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve various shades of blue by mixing ultramarine with white and a touch of purple. Create earth tones by mixing orange, blue, and umber.

techniques