plate no. 1665

Blick aus der Bonner Wohnung

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingstreesfoliagebalconysky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to depict distance. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of buildings, trees, and the balcony.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the general tones of the buildings and trees.
step 03
Establish the darkest shadows and lightest highlights to create a sense of depth and form.
step 04
Begin layering colors to create the foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using a smaller brush.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the way light and shadow affect the overall scene.
step 07
Add the details of the balcony and foreground foliage, using a variety of greens and blues.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition, ensuring that the focal point is clear and the overall effect is harmonious.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Achieve the reddish-brown hues of the trees by mixing red, brown, and a touch of yellow.

techniques