plate no. 3969

Sketch for 'Sanary, France'

Rupert Bunny, 1925

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingshillstreesskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in capturing a landscape with loose brushstrokes and mixing muted colors to create a sense of atmosphere. Students will learn to simplify complex forms and focus on capturing the overall impression of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hills, and trees, establishing the composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light gray, paying attention to subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the distant hills with muted greens and blues, creating a sense of depth.
step 04
Paint the buildings with a warm yellow-white, adding touches of orange and red for the roofs.
step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to depict the trees and foliage, varying the greens and yellows.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, such as the path and any visible flowers.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium yellow · viridian green · raw umber

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Achieve the sky color by mixing titanium white with a small amount of ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the warm tones of the buildings and ground.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·alla prima
·atmospheric perspective
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Using colors that are too saturated and not reflecting the muted tones of the original.
→Neglecting the importance of atmospheric perspective and failing to create a sense of depth.
→Making the sketch too detailed and losing the spontaneity of the painting.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·titanium white oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·burnt sienna oil paint
·ultramarine blue oil paint
·#4 round brush
·#8 flat brush

optional

·palette knife
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·easel

Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for the broken brushstrokes to be more visible. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.

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