plate no. 9381

The Bridge at Labastide du Vert

oil, canvasDivisionismcityscapebridgewatertreesbuildingslandscapereflection

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for impressionistic effects and applying broken color techniques to create texture and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the bridge, buildings, and water.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the main shapes of the trees and foliage.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the sky, water, and land using thin washes.
step 04
Begin applying small, individual strokes of color to build up the texture and form of the bridge and buildings.
step 05
Add layers of color to the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens, yellows, and blues.
step 06
Create the reflections in the water by mirroring the colors and shapes of the objects above.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · sap green · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix various greens by blending blues and yellows, and create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Achieve the stone texture by layering different shades of ochre, grey, and white.

techniques