plate no. 6580

Case la vitre

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetfigurescityscapearchitecturesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and loose, expressive brushwork. 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 of the buildings and street, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of diluted brown or gray.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the darker tones of the buildings and shadows.
step 04
Develop the sky with soft, blended strokes, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the figures in the distance with simplified shapes and colors, suggesting movement and activity.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, white, and small amounts of blue or yellow. Use yellow ochre and white for highlights on the buildings and street. Add small amounts of burnt sienna to warm up the browns.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·broken color
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure, resulting in a flat and lifeless painting.
→Using colors that are too saturated, creating a jarring and unrealistic effect.
→Neglecting atmospheric perspective, causing the background to appear too sharp and defined.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·Oil paints (raw umber, titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue)
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Palette
·Palette knife

optional

·medium (liquine)
·varnish

Use a limited palette of colors to create a harmonious and unified painting. Experiment with different brushstrokes to achieve a variety of textures and effects.

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