plate no. 4626

Village-row of houses

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapehousestreesroadlandscapesky

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to create depth and atmosphere. It's also a good exercise in understanding perspective and creating a sense of distance.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the houses, trees, and road, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of yellow and a touch of blue.
step 03
Paint the roofs of the houses with a mix of yellow and brown, varying the tones slightly.
step 04
Add the white walls of the houses, leaving some areas unpainted for texture.
step 05
Paint the trees with loose, vertical strokes of green and brown.
step 06
Block in the road with dark browns and blacks, adding lighter tones to suggest sunlight.
step 07
Add details like windows and shadows, using a small brush.
step 08
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the overall balance of the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow · brown · white · green

secondary · blue · black

Mix yellow and brown for the roofs, varying the proportions for different shades. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix blue and yellow to create the green for the trees.

techniques