plate no. 0520

VILLAGE SCENE

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingshouseswatermountainsskycityscape

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning about simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to define form. Students can practice layering colors and creating a sense of depth through color temperature.

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 mountains, water, and buildings, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky and water with broad strokes of blue, varying the tones slightly.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the mountains and the land mass in the distance.
step 04
Begin blocking in the colors of the rooftops and building facades, using simplified shapes.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using darker and lighter values of the base colors.
step 06
Refine the shapes and edges of the buildings, paying attention to the angles and perspective.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · cadmium orange

secondary · sap green · yellow ochre · burnt umber

Mix different blues with white to create the sky and water. Use orange and red for the roofs, and mix greens and browns for the land and some of the buildings. Vary the intensity of the colors by adding white or a touch of complementary color.

techniques