plate no. 6146

Buildings

oilAcademicismcityscapebuildingsstreetfigurearchitectureskytown

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in rendering textures of old buildings and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students can also learn to paint figures in a realistic style within a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and the figure.
step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas using a thin wash of burnt umber.
step 03
Block in the sky with light blue, blending the edges to create soft clouds.
step 04
Start building up the colors of the buildings, focusing on the warm tones and variations in texture.
step 05
Paint the figure, paying attention to the folds of the clothing and the light on the face.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as the windows, doors, and architectural elements.
step 07
Refine the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches, such as small details and adjustments to the overall composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones of the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky. Add small amounts of cadmium red to create variations in the building colors.

techniques