plate no. 3685

View of Agay

Albert Marquet, 1905

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeswaterlandscapehillsvegetationsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a landscape with expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line, the shapes of the hills, and the placement of the trees and vegetation.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, adding subtle variations for clouds.
step 03
Establish the general color of the water, using a mix of blues and greens.
step 04
Paint the distant hills, layering different shades of green and brown to create depth.
step 05
Add the trees and vegetation in the foreground, using bold brushstrokes to capture their texture and form.
step 06
Introduce highlights and shadows to create dimension and contrast.
step 07
Refine the details, paying attention to the shapes of the leaves and the reflections in the water.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · viridian green · cerulean blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Burnt sienna can be used to create earth tones and add warmth to the greens.

techniques