plate no. 1974

Pont-Aven

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingstreesskylandscapevillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and trees, establishing the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white.
step 03
Apply a base layer of color for the buildings, using a mix of blues and reds.
step 04
Add darker values to the roofs and shadows on the buildings.
step 05
Block in the trees with greens, yellows, and blues, focusing on the overall shapes.
step 06
Layer in highlights and shadows on the trees to create depth and texture.
step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and chimneys.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Achieve the building colors by mixing blues and reds, and lighten with white. Use white to lighten the sky and add highlights.

techniques