plate no. 6162

Jobstijding

Carel Willink, 1952

oilMagic Realismcityscapebuildingstreetfigurestreesskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, color mixing for realistic lighting, and rendering architectural details. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a believable setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, trees, and figures with diluted paint.
step 03
Establish the sky and overall lighting with broad strokes, focusing on the cloudy atmosphere.
step 04
Develop the colors of the building, mixing pinks and grays for the walls and roof.
step 05
Add details to the architecture, such as windows, trim, and textures.
step 06
Refine the figures, paying attention to proportions and clothing details.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Finalize details and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · pink · gray · brown · blue

secondary · white · yellow ochre · burnt umber

Mix various shades of pink by combining red, white, and a touch of yellow. Achieve the gray tones by mixing black and white with small amounts of blue or brown.

techniques

·glazing
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·linear perspective

common pitfalls

→Incorrect perspective can ruin the realism of the architecture.
→Overworking details too early can lead to a stiff appearance.
→Inconsistent lighting can make the scene look unnatural.
→Neglecting the subtle color variations in the sky and buildings.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints: titanium white, black, red, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, burnt umber
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·Palette
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife