plate no. 5326

Blick Auf Einen Hinterhof

oilCubismcityscapebuildingscityscapestreetarchitecturefence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. Students will also learn to mix muted colors and create a sense of depth through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the fence, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the lightest tones.
step 03
Add darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to build up the texture of the buildings and the street.
step 05
Mix and apply the colors for the fence, paying attention to the perspective.
step 06
Add details to the windows and other architectural elements.
step 07
Refine the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create the warm tones of the buildings. Use raw umber to create the darker shadows and the fence. Add white to lighten the colors and create highlights.

techniques

·blocking in
·dry brush
·scumbling
·color mixing
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the composition.
→Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
→Ignoring the perspective of the fence and the buildings.
→Not creating enough contrast between the light and dark areas.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
·mineral spirits or turpentine (for cleaning brushes)

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·apron

Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) for this painting. Acrylic paints are a good option for beginners because they are easy to clean up and dry quickly.

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