plate no. 6968

The Village and Chapel of Sainte-Avoye (Morbihan)

Maxime Maufra, 1908

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapechurchvillagetreespathbuildingssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in capturing the impressionistic style of visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the church, buildings, path, and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue and white, allowing some variation.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the buildings and roofs, using a mix of browns, whites, and oranges.
step 04
Paint the path with varied earth tones, creating a sense of depth and perspective.
step 05
Add the trees and foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the church, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression.
step 08
Let dry and varnish.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium orange · sap green · raw sienna

Mix white with blue to create the sky. Combine browns and oranges for the roofs. Use green and yellow ochre for foliage. Add small amounts of other colors to create subtle variations.

techniques