plate no. 0333

Seine sur la Triel

Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, 1960

oilImpressionismlandscaperiverchurchbuildingstreesskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose watercolor washes and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in simplifying complex architectural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the church, buildings, trees, and the horizon line.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted grey/blue for the sky, allowing it to blend and create soft clouds.
step 03
Paint the water with horizontal washes of blues, greens, and browns, varying the tones to suggest reflections.
step 04
Add the distant hills with a muted green wash.
step 05
Paint the church and buildings with light washes of beige and grey, adding darker tones for shadows and details.
step 06
Use darker greens and browns to paint the trees, varying the brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add small details like windows, rooftops, and tree branches with a fine brush.
step 08
Evaluate and adjust values and details as needed.