plate no. 7117

Cherry Ripe

oilImpressionismcityscapestreetbuildingsfigureschildrencityscapebasket

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the impression of light and shadow in a bustling street scene. It also provides practice in rendering figures with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the perspective of the street and buildings.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and figures using simplified color masses.
step 04
Begin to refine the details of the buildings, focusing on the variations in color and texture.
step 05
Add the figures, paying attention to their proportions and gestures.
step 06
Develop the atmospheric perspective by softening the edges and lightening the values of objects in the distance.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and add finishing touches, such as the reflections in the windows and the texture of the pavement.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of red and blue. Use glazes of thinned color to create depth and luminosity.

techniques