plate no. 2981

Wooded coast at Roche Goyon

Auguste Herbin, 1906

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesrockscoastskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to use brushstrokes to suggest form and movement.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes of the landscape.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and pink hues, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the rocks and trees with a mix of dark green and blue.
step 04
Layer in lighter shades of green and yellow to create highlights on the foliage.
step 05
Add texture to the rocks using short, broken brushstrokes and varying shades of blue, purple, and brown.
step 06
Create the impression of distance by softening the edges of the trees and rocks in the background.
step 07
Introduce pink and yellow highlights to the grass to suggest sunlight.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and adjust the hue with small amounts of red. Achieve the sky colors by diluting blues and pinks with white.

techniques