plate no. 9180

Landscape with the house with red roof

Oleksandr Bogomazov, 1911

watercolor, paperPost-Impressionismlandscapehousetreeslandscapeskyfoliagearchitecture

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing loose watercolor washes and layering techniques to create depth and form. Students will also learn to simplify complex shapes and focus on capturing the essence of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the house, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue for the sky, leaving some areas white for clouds.
step 03
Paint the house with light washes of yellow and red, allowing colors to blend and bleed.
step 04
Add layers of green and brown washes to the trees, varying the intensity to create depth.
step 05
Use a slightly darker wash to define the shadows and details of the house and trees.
step 06
Add details like windows and roof tiles with a fine brush.
step 07
Use a dry brush technique to add texture to the foreground.
step 08
Let each layer dry before applying the next to prevent muddiness.

color palette

primary · yellow · red · blue · green

secondary · brown · purple · grey

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color (e.g., a touch of red to green). Use plenty of water to keep the colors transparent.

techniques