plate no. 6460
Grande Vue De Brooklyn Panoramique 3
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth. It also offers practice in rendering textures using visible brushstrokes and a limited color palette.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the horizon line, focusing on the overall composition.
- step 02
Establish the dark sky with a thin wash of black and grey.
- step 03
Block in the general values of the buildings using a mix of browns, greys, and ochre.
- step 04
Begin layering details on the buildings, adding windows, architectural features, and variations in color and value.
- step 05
Use dry brush techniques to create texture on the building surfaces.
- step 06
Soften edges and blend colors to create atmospheric perspective, making distant buildings appear less defined.
- step 07
Add highlights to suggest light sources and create contrast.
- step 08
Refine details and adjust values to achieve a cohesive and realistic representation.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red light
Mix browns and greys by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, black, and white. Add small amounts of blue or red to adjust the temperature of the greys.
techniques
- ·dry brush
- ·layering
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
- ·value studies
common pitfalls
- →Overworking details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the effects of atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a canvas with a medium texture to enhance the dry brush effect. Consider using a toned canvas (e.g., raw umber) to establish a base tone.
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