plate no. 7845

Tefik's Yard (in Mangalia)

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapehousetreewindowplantsroofyard

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice watercolor washes and learn to combine them with expressive ink line work. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the house, tree, and plants with a pencil.
step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow ochre to the house walls, leaving some areas white for highlights.
step 03
Paint the roof tiles with a mix of burnt sienna and a touch of red, varying the intensity for each tile.
step 04
Add light blue washes to the siding of the house, allowing the yellow ochre to show through in places.
step 05
Paint the tree trunk with burnt umber, adding darker shades for shadows and texture.
step 06
Use various shades of green and brown to paint the foliage, using a dry brush technique for texture.
step 07
Add details like the window frame, flower pots, and other small elements with a fine brush.
step 08
Outline the key shapes with black ink to define the forms and add contrast.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw umber

Mix yellow ochre with a touch of raw umber for the warmer tones of the house. Combine burnt sienna and cadmium red for the roof tiles. Use ultramarine blue diluted with water for the siding.

techniques