plate no. 5357

The Loing at Moret

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscaperiverbuildingstreesskyreflectionslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing reflections in water using broken brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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 placement of the buildings, river, and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky with light blues and whites, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings with warm yellows and browns.
step 04
Add the darker tones for the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 05
Create the reflections in the water by mirroring the colors and shapes above, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings and trees, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add texture to the foreground foliage with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 08
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a harmonious composition.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Create variations in brown by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre or cadmium red. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques