plate no. 6057

Village Church

oilImpressionismlandscapechurchtreeslandscapeskybuildinggrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying 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
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the church, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of grey and white, varying the tones.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the church building, using browns, creams, and touches of red.
step 04
Paint the dark areas of the roof and shadows on the building.
step 05
Add the foliage using broken brushstrokes of green and brown.
step 06
Develop the foreground with layers of green and brown, suggesting grass and undergrowth.
step 07
Add details to the trees, such as branches and leaves, using a smaller brush.
step 08
Refine the details of the church, such as windows and architectural features.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · burnt sienna · payne's gray

Mix various shades of grey for the sky by combining white, raw umber, and a touch of blue. Create earthy greens by mixing yellow ochre and sap green. Use burnt sienna and raw umber to create the building's warm tones.

techniques