plate no. 6048

Am Bahnhof Friedrichstraße

oilImpressionismgenre paintingcityscapefiguresstreetbuildingstrain stationcarriages

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning how to create depth with value and how to suggest details with loose brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting figures in motion and creating an 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 placement of the figures and buildings.
step 02
Establish the darkest darks with black or a very dark gray, focusing on the figures in the foreground.
step 03
Block in the mid-tones using a mix of white and black, creating a base for the buildings and street.
step 04
Add highlights with pure white, focusing on the light sources and reflective surfaces.
step 05
Develop the atmospheric perspective by lightening the values of the background elements.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures and buildings with smaller brushstrokes.
step 07
Add texture with dry brushing, especially in the street and sky.
step 08
Review and adjust values to enhance the overall depth and mood.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · payne's gray · light blue gray

Mix different ratios of black and white to achieve a full range of grays. Use a touch of blue to create cooler grays for the sky and distant elements.

techniques