plate no. 1168

Calle De Lavapies

Carlos Quizpez Asín, 1923

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapeskycloudsstreet lampsarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. Students will also practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings, focusing on their simplified forms.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue and add cloud shapes using white and gray.
step 03
Apply a base layer of ochre or yellow ochre to the buildings.
step 04
Add shadows to the buildings using burnt umber and a touch of black, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Paint the red roofs using a mix of red, burnt sienna, and a touch of black.
step 06
Add details such as windows and doors using darker tones.
step 07
Paint the street lamps with a warm yellow and add shadows to their bases.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and texture.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · ivory black · cadmium red

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors (e.g., blue and orange) and adding white or black to adjust the value. Use a limited palette to maintain color harmony.

techniques