plate no. 2840

Red Roofs

oilRegionalismcityscapebuildingsroofstreeswindowsskybranches

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, creating texture with brushstrokes, and understanding how to depict light and shadow in a complex scene. It also provides practice in simplifying complex shapes and forms into basic geometric shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and tree branches, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, roofs, building walls, and tree trunks.
step 03
Start layering colors on the roofs, using variations of red, orange, and pink to create depth and texture.
step 04
Add details to the building walls, paying attention to the play of light and shadow.
step 05
Paint the tree branches, using a dry brush technique to create a textured effect.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to the branches to give them dimension.
step 07
Refine the details of the windows and other architectural elements.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

Mix various shades of red by combining cadmium red with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber. Create lighter tones by adding titanium white. Achieve the green for the windows by mixing viridian green with yellow ochre.

techniques