plate no. 1131

The Village Fun Fair

Georges Valmier, 1925

oilCubismlandscapebuildingsfiguresgeometric shapesfairvillagelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color blocking and how to simplify complex scenes into basic geometric forms. It will also develop skills in precise line work and clean color application.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the painting, focusing on the placement and proportions of the geometric forms.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color with flat, even tones, starting with the background and working your way forward.
step 03
Mix the specific colors for each shape, paying attention to the subtle variations in hue and value.
step 04
Carefully refine the edges of each shape, ensuring clean lines and accurate placement.
step 05
Add the details, such as the figures, architectural elements, and smaller geometric forms.
step 06
Pay attention to the overlapping of shapes and how they create depth and dimension.
step 07
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the colors, shapes, and lines.
step 08
Add the final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · light blue · tan · green · red

secondary · gray · brown · white · pink

Achieve the muted tones by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of complementary colors. The subtle variations in color are achieved by adding small amounts of other colors to the base color.

techniques