plate no. 6658

THE NORTH, MIDDLE AND SOUTH

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingfigureswomenclothingtreeschickensarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose watercolor washes and capturing figures in a natural setting. It also provides practice in creating depth and form with limited value contrast.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and architectural elements, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted raw sienna or yellow ochre to the entire paper as a base tone.
step 03
Begin layering in the background washes, starting with the lightest values and gradually building up darker tones.
step 04
Paint the figures, starting with the clothing and then adding details to the faces and hands.
step 05
Add details like the chickens and the architectural elements.
step 06
Use dry brush techniques to create texture in the trees and foliage.
step 07
Refine the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · raw sienna · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix raw sienna and ultramarine blue for the cooler grays and shadows. Use alizarin crimson and yellow ochre for warmer skin tones. Dilute colors significantly for the initial washes.

techniques