plate no. 6564

Rochers sur la Côte à Agay

Armand Guillaumin, 1907

oilFauvismlandscaperocksseatreescoastlandscapevegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing texture with visible brushstrokes. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

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 rocks, coastline, and trees, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and pink hues, blending softly.
step 03
Apply a base layer of orange and red to the rocks, varying the tones.
step 04
Add darker values to the shadows of the rocks using mixtures of red, brown, and blue.
step 05
Paint the sea with varying shades of blue, adding white for highlights and waves.
step 06
Create the foliage with greens, yellows, and blues, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details to the trees, focusing on the shapes of the branches and leaves.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

secondary · titanium white · burnt umber · sap green

Mix various shades of orange by combining cadmium red and cadmium yellow. Create different blues by adding white or ultramarine blue to the base color. Use burnt umber to darken colors and create shadows.

techniques