plate no. 1054

Alley reporter

Periklis Vyzantios, 1935

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsfigurestairscityscapearchitecturesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating depth using color temperature and practicing loose, expressive brushwork to capture the texture of the buildings and landscape. It will also help with understanding atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the buildings, figure, and stairs.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light pink and blue.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the buildings and landscape using a mix of warm browns, oranges, and purples.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the buildings and stairs.
step 05
Introduce cooler colors in the shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Paint the figure with simplified shapes and colors, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add details such as windows, doors, and architectural elements with loose brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add final touches to enhance the texture and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium orange · purple · yellow ochre

Mix browns and oranges for the buildings, adding white to lighten and blue/purple to cool the tones. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create a range of grays for the stairs and shadows.

techniques