plate no. 6919

Quittebeuf

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsboatsriverskytreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in a landscape. It also provides practice in rendering reflections in water and creating texture with brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the buildings, river, and sky.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes of light gray and blue, blending the colors to create a cloudy effect.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings, using a mix of browns, grays, and creams.
step 04
Paint the river with varying shades of blue and green, adding reflections of the buildings and sky.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and rooflines, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Paint the trees and foliage with a mix of greens and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add the boats and figures, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · gray · blue · brown · green

secondary · cream · ochre

Mix grays by combining white with small amounts of blue, brown, and black. Achieve the greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the tone with brown or white.

techniques