
plate no. 9564
Louis Vivin, 1926
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified forms and learn to create texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides experience in creating a sense of depth through linear perspective in a simplified manner.
technical profile
approach — 8 steps
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, windmill, and street, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, leaving some areas uneven for texture.
Paint the main colors of the buildings: yellow, white, and gray, using flat, opaque layers.
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and brick patterns, using a smaller brush.
Paint the windmill, focusing on the texture of the wood and the shape of the blades.
Create the street using a grid pattern, varying the tones of gray to suggest depth.
Add final details and touch-ups to refine the painting.
Allow to dry completely.
color palette
primary · light blue · yellow · gray · white
secondary · brown · green
Mix light blue by combining white with a touch of blue. Achieve various grays by mixing white and black in different ratios.
techniques
common pitfalls
surface · stretched canvas
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Use student-grade acrylics for affordability. A canvas size of 12x16 inches is recommended.
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