plate no. 7426

Cheltenham Promenade

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. It also encourages the use of expressive brushstrokes to convey texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the street, buildings, trees, and cars.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of color, starting with the sky and ground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and forms of the buildings and trees.
step 04
Introduce the mid-tones to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Paint the cars, simplifying their shapes and focusing on their overall form.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the foliage of the trees, using a variety of greens and yellows.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and sap green, and create variations by adding small amounts of burnt umber or ultramarine blue. Achieve the street color by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white.

techniques