plate no. 5189

Le village

Georges Valmier, 1924

oilCubismcityscapebuildingsfiguresvillagearchitecturecityscape

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice geometric abstraction and color blocking techniques. It also encourages careful observation of shapes and relationships between forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and their placement on the canvas.
step 02
Outline the shapes with a thin brush and black paint.
step 03
Mix the various shades of gray, brown, blue, pink, and green needed for the painting.
step 04
Begin filling in the larger shapes with the corresponding colors, working from background to foreground.
step 05
Pay attention to the edges of each shape, ensuring they are clean and defined.
step 06
Add the darker outlines around shapes to emphasize the geometric structure.
step 07
Refine the colors and shapes as needed, adjusting values and edges.
step 08
Add any final details, such as the figures.

color palette

primary · gray · brown · blue · beige

secondary · pink · green · black

Mix grays by combining black and white with small amounts of other colors to adjust the tone. Browns can be achieved by mixing red, yellow, and blue. Use white to lighten colors and create pastel shades.

techniques