plate no. 4145

Red Roofs

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapehillstreesskypath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a landscape rather than precise details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hills, and trees, focusing on proportions and composition.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the general layout of the landscape.
step 03
Block in the main color areas: sky, hills, roofs, and ground, using thin washes.
step 04
Begin layering colors to build depth and dimension in the hills and foliage.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, focusing on light and shadow.
step 06
Define the path and foreground with varied brushstrokes and color variations.
step 07
Add the bare tree branches in the foreground, using a thin brush.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · viridian green · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · cadmium red light

Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or burnt sienna. Achieve the roof color by mixing burnt sienna with cadmium red light. Use white to lighten and cool the blues and greens for the sky and distant hills.

techniques