plate no. 9973

Anzali Boulevard in Day

Naser Ramezani, 2014

oilImpressionismlandscapeparktreesbuildingsfiguresfountainsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex scenes into manageable shapes and values. It also provides practice in painting figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, trees, and fountain.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, leaving some white for clouds.
step 03
Establish the main areas of green for the grass and trees, using a mix of greens and yellows.
step 04
Paint the buildings using a base of warm yellows and oranges, adding details like windows and roofs.
step 05
Add the fountain and surrounding walkway, paying attention to the perspective.
step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and colors, suggesting details without overworking them.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees, adding darker greens and browns for shadows.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · sap green · sky blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten colors for highlights. Achieve the warm tones of the buildings by mixing yellows, oranges, and browns.

techniques