plate no. 9336

HIGH STREET

Eric Ravilious, 1938

lithographyMagic Realismcityscapebutcher shopbuildingfigurecityscapemeatstorefront

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing flat color application and understanding how to create depth through layering simple shapes. Students can also learn about creating a sense of perspective and architectural details.

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 building, figure, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the large areas of flat color: sky, building, ground, and figure's coat.
step 03
Add the darker tones for the building's details, such as the brickwork and window frames.
step 04
Paint the meat hanging in the window using varying shades of orange and brown.
step 05
Add details to the figure, including the apron stripes and facial features.
step 06
Create the patterned floor by using short, repetitive strokes of brown and white.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches.
step 08
Outline key shapes with a fine brush to mimic the lithographic style.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · turquoise · ivory black

secondary · raw umber · titanium white · sap green

Mix turquoise by combining blue and green with a touch of white. Vary the brown tones by adding small amounts of black, white, or orange to raw umber and burnt sienna.

techniques