plate no. 7091

Rouen suburb

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildinghillsskygrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to represent light and form. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and distant hills.
step 03
Add the mid-ground elements, such as the trees and fields, using broader brushstrokes.
step 04
Define the foreground with more detail, including the grass and the building on the right.
step 05
Layer colors to create depth and texture, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the form of the objects.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches, such as small details in the trees and grass.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjust with white. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of red. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·wet-on-wet blending
·scumbling
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Using too much detail in the distant areas, which can flatten the composition.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Not paying attention to the direction of light and shadow.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, sap green, burnt umber, titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium red, raw sienna)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits