plate no. 3457

Lumberville Cottage

oilImpressionismlandscapehousetreeslandscapewaterfoliagearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It's also a good exercise in depicting light and shadow on a building and surrounding foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, trees, and landscape, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, water, foliage, house walls, and roof, using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up layers of color on the house, adding details like windows, doors, and the chimney.
step 04
Develop the foliage around the house, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to the house and foliage to create a sense of form and volume.
step 06
Refine the details of the landscape, including the path, fence, and water.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to create a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cerulean blue

secondary · sap green · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Achieve the roof color by mixing burnt sienna with a touch of yellow ochre and white. Use white to lighten and adjust the values of all colors.

techniques