plate no. 6981

A Street in the Bronx

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapestreetbuildingstreescityscapetramroad

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students will also learn how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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 buildings, road, and tram.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky and road with thin washes.
step 03
Start adding the darker values to the buildings and trees, focusing on the shadows.
step 04
Build up the texture of the buildings and road with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the details of the tram and other vehicles.
step 06
Refine the shapes and colors of the trees, adding branches and twigs.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and road to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Create greens by mixing yellow ochre and viridian green. Use cadmium red and yellow ochre for the tram.

techniques