plate no. 1667

Les Oliviers À Sanary

Henri Manguin, 1911

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesbuildingslandscapeskyfoliagearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's also a good exercise in capturing the effects of light and shadow on different surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and buildings.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue, leaving some areas lighter for clouds.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the trees, using a mix of greens, blues, and yellows.
step 04
Paint the buildings with their respective colors, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add the foliage in the foreground, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees, adding branches and leaves.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Achieve the building colors by mixing burnt sienna with white and a touch of red. Use white to lighten and create highlights.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·scumbling
·color mixing
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
→Ignoring the effects of light and shadow.
→Not establishing a clear focal point.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 16x20
·oil paints (cerulean blue, yellow ochre, sap green, burnt sienna, cadmium red, titanium white, ultramarine blue)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·rags