plate no. 2473

La Maison De Mimi Pinson À Montmartre, Paris

pastelImpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapehousesroofsskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through subtle value changes. It also offers practice in simplifying complex architectural forms into basic shapes.

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 buildings and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a light wash of a neutral color.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings, focusing on the larger shapes.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms.
step 05
Introduce lighter values to indicate highlights and areas of light.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, such as windows and rooflines.
step 07
Soften edges and blend colors to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · gray · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · burnt sienna · white · light blue

Mix grays by combining complementary colors like burnt sienna and blue. Use white to lighten values and create highlights. Yellow ochre can be muted with a touch of umber.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·value studies
·blending
·layering
·simplification

common pitfalls

→Getting lost in details too early.
→Creating harsh, unnatural edges.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Overworking the painting and losing the loose, impressionistic feel.

materials

surface · Pastel paper (toned)

required

·Pastel sticks (various shades of gray, yellow ochre, umber, sienna)
·Pastel paper (toned)
·Blending stumps
·Kneaded eraser
·Fixative spray
·Drawing board
·Soft cloth
·Pencil

optional

·Palette knife
·Workable fixative
·Easel

Choose a pastel paper with a slightly rough texture to hold the pastel pigment. A toned paper will help to establish the overall value structure of the painting.

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