plate no. 8078

Trois personnages avec un chien

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingbuildingfiguresgardendogtreessky

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms and using repetitive brushstrokes to create texture. It also provides an opportunity to work with perspective in a simplified, stylized manner.

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 building, figures, and garden layout.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, leaving space for the trees.
step 03
Paint the large masses of the trees and bushes using varying shades of green.
step 04
Establish the base colors for the building: red for the roof, beige for the walls, and brown for the timber framing.
step 05
Add details to the building, such as windows, bricks, and the door.
step 06
Paint the figures and the dog, focusing on simple shapes and colors.
step 07
Fill in the garden with simplified flower shapes and colors.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · red · green · beige · blue

secondary · brown · white · yellow · pink

Mix greens by blending blues and yellows, and create variations by adding white or brown. Achieve the red roof color by mixing a true red with a touch of brown for a more muted tone.

techniques