plate no. 8117

Tour De Cesar in Beaugency, France

Lili Elbe, 1924

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesbuildingsskyarchitecturelandscapeclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to simplify complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and trees, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, creating soft cloud shapes.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the buildings, using a mix of browns, creams, and grays.
step 04
Paint the tree trunks with varying shades of gray and white, capturing the texture of the bark.
step 05
Add the foliage with different greens, using short, broken brushstrokes to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Define the architectural details of the buildings, such as windows and roofs.
step 07
Add shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium red

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create various shades of brown by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Adjust the intensity of colors by adding white or complementary colors.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·scumbling
·color mixing
·simplification of forms

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Failing to establish a clear focal point.
→Ignoring the importance of light and shadow.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (titanium white, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, burnt umber, sap green, cadmium red)
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife