plate no. 0838

Landscape with Two Large Trees and Houses

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapetreeshouseslandscapefiguresskybuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture. It also encourages observation of relative sizes and placement of objects within a landscape.

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 trees, houses, and figures, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Apply a base layer of the background color (tan/ochre) to the entire canvas.
step 03
Block in the dark shapes of the trees with a dark brown or black, using visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 04
Add the lighter tones of the houses and buildings in the background, keeping the details minimal.
step 05
Paint the white shapes of the sails/structures on the sides, using thick paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Add small details like the figures and the suggestion of branches on the trees.
step 07
Refine the shapes and values as needed, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add any final details or adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · black · tan · white

secondary · brown · grey

Mix the background color by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Create variations of brown by mixing black and burnt umber with varying amounts of white.

techniques