plate no. 6465

Personnages et Fleurs

Andre Bauchant, 1947

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapeflowersfigureslandscapeskytreesriver

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms and creating a balanced composition with multiple focal points. It also provides practice in mixing a range of colors and applying them in a flat, even manner.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the flower arrangement, figures, and landscape, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, background hills, and foreground.
step 03
Start adding the base colors for the flowers, differentiating between the various hues.
step 04
Define the shapes of the flower petals and leaves, adding details and variations in color.
step 05
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and clothing.
step 06
Add details to the landscape, such as the river, trees, and the structure on the left.
step 07
Refine the details of the flower pot and the surface it sits on.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · rose madder

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve various shades of red and orange by mixing red and yellow with small amounts of brown or white. Use white to lighten the blues for the sky.

techniques