plate no. 9780

Yellow Street

Camille Bombois, 1925

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscaperoadtreesbuildingfigureskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand perspective and color mixing to create depth. 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
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the road, building, and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash.
step 03
Establish the dark masses of the trees and foliage using a dark green-brown mix.
step 04
Paint the road with a base of burnt sienna, adding variations in tone to suggest texture and perspective.
step 05
Add the yellow building and wall, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Paint the figure in red, keeping it simple and small.
step 07
Add details to the trees and foliage with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw umber

Mix various shades of brown for the road by combining burnt sienna, raw umber, and ultramarine blue. Achieve the green foliage by mixing sap green with ultramarine blue and yellow ochre.

techniques