plate no. 9706

In a Southern City

oilRegionalismcityscapecityscapearchitecturetreesstreetarchwayfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, color mixing for subtle variations, and rendering textures with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex architectural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the archway, the buildings, the trees, and the road.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, buildings, and foliage using thin washes.
step 03
Develop the archway with more detail, focusing on the light and shadow.
step 04
Add the brick wall, paying attention to the texture and color variations.
step 05
Refine the trees and foliage, using broken brushstrokes to suggest leaves.
step 06
Introduce the figures in the distance, keeping them simple and indistinct.
step 07
Add details to the street and sidewalk, suggesting the texture of the pavement.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light · alizarin crimson

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white. Use raw umber and white for the cool grays of the architecture. Mix burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson for the brick.

techniques