plate no. 4017

Noon

Albert Huie, 1943

oilMuralismgenre paintingfigureslandscapetreesbuildingsvillagerural scene

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing and painting, as well as creating depth and atmosphere in a landscape. It also provides practice in depicting light and shadow on various forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, trees, and figures.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective of the scene.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of color, starting with the sky and ground.
step 04
Add the basic colors for the buildings, trees, and figures.
step 05
Begin to refine the shapes and details of the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomy.
step 06
Develop the details of the trees and foliage, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments to the composition.

color palette

primary · ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and ochre. Create skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, white, and small amounts of cadmium red or ultramarine blue.

techniques