plate no. 9518

Curved Street at Szentendre

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingsstreetfigureskytreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, street, and figure, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue and violet, blending softly.
step 03
Apply a base layer of muted yellow and orange to the buildings, varying the tones to create depth.
step 04
Add a layer of pink and peach to the walls and street, using broken brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 05
Paint the tree with shades of green, using short, choppy strokes to create foliage.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using darker shades of the base colors.
step 07
Define the figure with simple shapes and muted colors, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium orange · violet · sap green

Mix muted tones by combining complementary colors (e.g., orange and blue, red and green). Use white to lighten values and create subtle variations in color.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·color layering
·simplified shapes
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
→Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and perspective.
→Not simplifying the forms enough, making the painting look cluttered.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, titanium white, cadmium orange, violet, sap green)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits