plate no. 3146

Maison sur la riviere

Camille Bombois, 1989

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapetreeswaterbuildinglandscapefiguresfoliage

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in layering colors to create depth and texture, particularly in foliage. Students will also develop skills in depicting reflections in water and simplifying complex scenes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, trees, and water, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, building, trees, and water with thin washes.
step 03
Start layering darker greens and blues in the trees and water to create depth and shadows.
step 04
Add lighter greens and yellows to the foliage to create highlights and texture.
step 05
Paint the building with its base color, then add details like windows and shadows.
step 06
Create reflections in the water by mirroring the colors and shapes above, but in a more blurred and distorted way.
step 07
Add small figures in the background with simple shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine details and add final highlights to create a sense of realism.

color palette

primary · viridian green · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellows and blues. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the building. Create variations in the water by mixing blues, greens, and whites.

techniques