plate no. 7886

The Old Mill (vieux Moulin)

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapefenceroadtreeshill

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and broken color techniques to create a sense of depth and light. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, road, and hill using light pencil lines.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings, focusing on the shapes of the roofs and walls.
step 04
Paint the road using a variety of light and warm colors to create a sense of depth and texture.
step 05
Add the fence, paying attention to the perspective and spacing of the posts.
step 06
Paint the trees and foliage using broken color techniques to create a sense of movement and light.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of gray and beige by combining white, raw umber, and a touch of yellow ochre. Use burnt sienna and cadmium red light for the roof tiles, and viridian and ultramarine blue for the foliage.

techniques