plate no. 5481

Villaggio di collina

oilCubismlandscapevillagelandscapebuildingstreeshillssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand simplified forms and color blocking to represent a complex scene. It also provides practice in mixing colors to achieve specific hues and values within a limited palette.

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 and composition, focusing on the geometric forms of the buildings, trees, and hills.
step 02
Block in the main color areas using simplified shapes and flat colors.
step 03
Mix and apply the dominant colors for the sky, ground, and foliage.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and roof lines, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Develop the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension within each shape.
step 06
Refine the edges of the shapes to create a sense of separation and definition.
step 07
Add the small details like the row of bushes.
step 08
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments to balance the colors and shapes.

color palette

primary · green · brown · white · red

secondary · purple · yellow · blue · grey

Achieve the various greens by mixing yellow and blue with varying amounts of white or brown. Mix browns from red, yellow, and blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques