plate no. 4849

Paysage (non situé)

watercolorImpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapetreeswaterfoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering watercolor washes and creating texture with dry brush techniques. It also provides practice in depicting reflections in water and simplifying complex forms.

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: buildings, trees, and the water's edge.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue and violet for the sky.
step 03
Paint the distant hills with a light yellow-green wash.
step 04
Begin layering washes for the buildings, starting with light yellows and adding browns and grays for shadows.
step 05
Paint the foliage with varying shades of green and yellow, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 06
Add the reflections in the water using similar colors to the objects above, but slightly muted and blurred.
step 07
Add details like windows, roof lines, and individual leaves with a fine brush.
step 08
Adjust values and add final touches to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · raw sienna · violet · white

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre. Use white sparingly to lighten colors.

techniques