plate no. 5620

Huis met veranda - Ou Kaapstad

Gregoire Boonzaier, 1967

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapefiguresskystreetarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying thick impasto paint and capturing the essence of a scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using color to create depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and figures, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue paint.
step 03
Apply a base layer of color to the buildings, using muted tones.
step 04
Begin adding thicker layers of paint to create texture and dimension.
step 05
Use short, choppy brushstrokes to define the details of the buildings and figures.
step 06
Introduce brighter colors to highlight areas of interest.
step 07
Add shadows to create depth and form.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of red or green to create warmer or cooler tones.

techniques