plate no. 2357

Quiet Corner (Gordon Town)

Albert Huie, 1958

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingfiguresmountainsfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using brushstrokes to define form and texture. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into manageable shapes and values.

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: mountains, building, trees, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky and mountain areas with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the trees and foliage using a mix of greens and browns.
step 04
Paint the building with its base color, then add shadows and highlights to define its form.
step 05
Add the figures, keeping them simple and suggestive.
step 06
Develop the foreground with rocks, path, and foliage, using broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix greens by blending ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Achieve muted tones by adding burnt umber to colors. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques