plate no. 8021

Charleston

oilRegionalismcityscapebuildingsstreethorse carriagefiguretreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, color mixing for atmospheric effect, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting architectural forms and figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the perspective and placement of buildings, figures, and the horse carriage.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the buildings, using a limited palette of earth tones and yellows.
step 03
Establish the sky with a thin wash of blue and white, blending the colors softly.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and roof textures, using small brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures and horse carriage, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 06
Develop the foreground with variations in color and texture to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the forms.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve a cohesive and atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · raw umber · cadmium red light · sap green

Mix various shades of yellow and brown for the buildings. Use blue and white to create a soft, muted sky. Add small amounts of red and green to the browns to create richer earth tones.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·dry brushing
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impressionistic feel.
→Failing to establish a strong sense of perspective.
→Using colors that are too saturated and not blending them sufficiently.
→Ignoring the subtle variations in value and color that create depth.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 16x20
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, titanium white, raw umber)
·assorted brushes (round and flat, sizes 2-8)
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife
·rags

optional

·medium gloss
·easel
·color wheel

Use a medium-tooth canvas to allow for visible brushstrokes. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color and simplify the painting process.

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