plate no. 9978

Mirmande

André Lhote, 1932

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingshillsvillageskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also provides practice in using a limited color palette to create a harmonious and unified painting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: horizon line, hills, and the basic forms of the buildings.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color for the sky, hills, and buildings.
step 03
Begin refining the shapes of the buildings, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 04
Add details to the landscape, such as the fields and trees, using broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Introduce variations in color and value to create depth and interest in the buildings and landscape.
step 06
Define the edges of the buildings and landscape with darker tones to create contrast.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and landscape to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Create muted tones by adding raw umber to the primary colors. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques