plate no. 8869

Champs Elysees

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapeParisstreetbuildingstreesfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections on wet surfaces. It also provides practice in depicting figures in motion with loose brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the Arc de Triomphe, buildings, and street layout.
step 02
Establish the sky with soft, blended tones of gray, pink, and white.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings with muted grays and browns, indicating window placements.
step 04
Add the trees, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest foliage.
step 05
Paint the street surface with varying shades of gray and blue, creating a sense of wetness.
step 06
Introduce the figures with quick, gestural strokes, focusing on their silhouettes and colors.
step 07
Add reflections on the street, mirroring the colors and shapes of the buildings and figures.
step 08
Refine details such as street lamps and architectural elements, using small brushes.