plate no. 1898

Lane at alchamps, Arles

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesbuildingroadfoliagelandscapegate

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting light and shadow in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the building, road, and trees.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, building walls, road, and foliage.
step 03
Begin layering colors in the road, using oranges, reds, and browns to create depth.
step 04
Add details to the building, including the arched gate and roofline.
step 05
Develop the foliage by layering greens, yellows, and oranges, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the tree trunks and branches, paying attention to their structure and form.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create dimension and depth.
step 08
Refine details and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · orange · yellow · green · brown

secondary · blue · grey · red

Mix oranges by combining red and yellow, and create variations by adding small amounts of brown or white. Achieve greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the hue by adding more of one color or the other.

techniques