plate no. 0745

Cityscape

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the essence of a scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex architectural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the street and buildings.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, buildings, street, and greenery.
step 03
Establish the basic value structure, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, using simplified shapes and colors.
step 05
Paint the figures in the foreground, focusing on their silhouettes and gestures.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches to the sky and foreground to create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium red

secondary · sap green · violet · white

Mix various shades of gray and brown for the buildings and street. Use blue and white for the sky, and mix greens with yellow and blue for the foliage. Add red and white to create pinks for the buildings.

techniques