plate no. 6835

Sawmill Het Luipaard

oilFauvismcityscapebuildingscityscapewindmillskywaterarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create a vibrant and dynamic cityscape. It also encourages simplification of forms and capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the windmill, buildings, and water.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, buildings, and water using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color with visible brushstrokes, focusing on capturing the light and shadow.
step 04
Mix and apply various shades of yellow, orange, and brown to define the windmill structure.
step 05
Use blues, purples, and greens for the sky and water, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using small, deliberate brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the foreground with dark greens and browns to represent foliage and reflections.
step 08
Step back and adjust colors and values as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium orange · viridian green · titanium white

Achieve the various shades of yellow by mixing yellow ochre with white and small amounts of orange. Create the sky colors by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of purple. Mix browns and greens for the foliage.

techniques