plate no. 7079

Scenery from the Riviera

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapeseamountainspalm treevegetationlandscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of major elements like the mountains, sea, and foreground vegetation.
step 02
Block in the sky and sea with broad strokes, establishing the overall color and value.
step 03
Add the distant mountains, using lighter and cooler tones to create atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Paint the large landmasses in the sea, focusing on their shapes and the subtle variations in color.
step 05
Block in the foreground vegetation and the wall, using a variety of greens, yellows, and browns.
step 06
Add details to the palm tree, including the trunk and fronds.
step 07
Refine the details of the foreground vegetation, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to the entire painting, adjusting colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques