plate no. 3168

Rue De Poulfenc À Riec

Lucien Pissarro, 1910

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscaperoadtreeshillsskyvegetation

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning about atmospheric perspective and how to create depth using color and value changes. Students will also practice layering colors and creating texture with brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the road's perspective and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with light gray and pink tones, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the main areas of color for the fields, hills, and foreground vegetation.
step 04
Begin layering colors in the fields, using greens, browns, and reds to create texture and depth.
step 05
Develop the road with varying shades of beige and gray, indicating the light and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the trees and bushes, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the foreground vegetation, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric effect.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt umber with white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red or green.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·layering
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Not establishing a clear value structure, resulting in a flat image.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing, leading to a lack of harmony.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the sky and landscape.