plate no. 8535

Saint-Tropez

Jean Metzinger, 1906

oilDivisionismlandscapelandscapeseascapebuildingstreesboatssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, pointillism, and creating depth through color and brushstroke variations. It's a good exercise in understanding how small strokes of color can blend visually to create a cohesive image.

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 boats.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the general areas of the sky, water, and land.
step 03
Begin applying small, individual strokes of color to the sky, working from light to dark.
step 04
Continue applying individual strokes of color to the water, reflecting the colors of the sky and the surrounding landscape.
step 05
Add color to the buildings and trees, using a variety of greens, blues, and browns.
step 06
Create the foreground with a mix of greens, yellows, and reds to represent the vegetation.
step 07
Add details such as the boats and the reflections in the water.
step 08
Refine the colors and brushstrokes to achieve the desired effect.