plate no. 0058

Southern France Beach

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesfiguresbeachbuildingsskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to build texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

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 placement of the trees, figures, and buildings.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue, allowing some canvas to show through.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the trees, using a mix of greens and browns.
step 04
Paint the ground with warm earth tones, varying the values to create depth.
step 05
Add the buildings and figures, simplifying their forms and using a limited palette.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees, adding highlights and shadows to create volume.
step 07
Add final touches to the figures and buildings, paying attention to their placement and scale.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.

color palette

primary · viridian green · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium red light

Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or burnt sienna. Create earth tones by mixing burnt sienna with ultramarine blue and white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques