plate no. 5398

Dobrudjan Street

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetfigureskytreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and practice creating depth through atmospheric perspective and varying brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main color blocks for the buildings and ground using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as roofs, windows, and textures, with thicker paint.
step 05
Paint the figure, simplifying the form and focusing on the overall shape and value.
step 06
Add the tree and other foliage, using varying shades of green and visible brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and texture.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cerulean blue · sap green · yellow ochre

Mix earth tones with white to create various shades of browns and tans. Use small amounts of blue and green to create muted greens and grays for the sky and foliage.

techniques