plate no. 7914

View of Clerval

Camille Bombois, 1930

oil, canvasNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapebuildingswatertreesskyreflectionvillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering reflections and creating depth through layering. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

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, trees, and water line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash.
step 03
Paint the basic colors of the buildings, focusing on the roof colors and wall tones.
step 04
Add the dark green of the trees and foliage, varying the shades slightly.
step 05
Create the water reflection by mirroring the colors and shapes of the buildings and trees, using slightly muted tones.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors.
step 07
Refine the foliage and add highlights to the trees.
step 08
Add final details to the water, such as ripples and reflections of the foreground plants.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix various shades of brown for the roofs by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and a touch of red. Create the greens by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and a touch of blue for darker shades. Mute colors for reflections by adding a touch of complementary color or grey.

techniques