plate no. 6223

Hanoi Street, ND

oilExpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresroofsarchitecture

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive mood. Students can learn to capture the essence of a place without getting bogged down in details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the buildings, roofs, and street using thinned paint.
step 03
Add darker values to define shadows and create depth, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 04
Introduce lighter values to highlight areas and create contrast.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the buildings and figures, adding details such as windows and doorways.
step 06
Use thicker paint to add texture and visible brushstrokes, particularly in the roofs and walls.
step 07
Mix and apply the colors for the figures, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · gray · titanium white · red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix grays by combining white, umber, and a touch of blue. Achieve the roof colors by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. The street is a mix of gray with a hint of red.

techniques