plate no. 6823

A Street In The Oasis Of Chetma

oilOrientalismgenre paintingfiguresarchitecturebuildingsstreetdesertpalm trees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in simple drapery and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of aged buildings.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings and figures.
step 02
Establish the light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings, using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as the texture of the walls and the shapes of the doorways.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to the folds of their clothing and their poses.
step 06
Add the details of the background, such as the palm trees and the distant figures.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and texture.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix burnt sienna and raw umber with white to create the various shades of the buildings. Add a touch of blue to the white for the sky. Use yellow ochre to warm up the earth tones.

techniques