plate no. 7472

Bath, Berkeley Place

oilRealismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfigurestreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering textures with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying 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 and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white, allowing some texture.
step 03
Establish the main value masses of the buildings using a mix of browns and grays.
step 04
Add darker tones to indicate shadows and architectural details.
step 05
Paint the street using a range of browns and grays, blending to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Add the figures and lamp post, paying attention to their scale and placement.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and street, adding highlights and textures.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix browns and grays by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre to add warmth to the buildings and street.

techniques