plate no. 2408

Le Puits Qui Parle Des Anciens Palais Des Ducs De Savoie, Bourg En Bresse, Rue Du Gouvernement

Fernand Combes, 1919

colored pencils, charcoalImpressionismcityscapebuildingsarchitecturecityscapestreetfountainwindows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, rendering textures with colored pencils and charcoal, and creating atmospheric depth through subtle color variations. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details and capturing the overall mood of a cityscape.

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 and perspective lines of the buildings, fountain, and street.
step 02
Establish the main light source and indicate areas of light and shadow with light pencil strokes.
step 03
Begin layering colors, starting with the lighter tones and gradually building up darker values.
step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create texture and depth in the stone and brickwork.
step 05
Pay attention to the subtle color variations in the buildings and street, using different shades of gray, brown, and yellow.
step 06
Add details such as windows, doors, and architectural ornaments.
step 07
Use charcoal to darken shadows and add contrast to the composition.
step 08
Refine the drawing by adding highlights and adjusting values as needed.

color palette

primary · gray · brown · yellow ochre

secondary · light blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the various shades of gray by mixing black and white colored pencils. Mix brown and yellow ochre for the building's warm tones. Use light blue sparingly to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.

techniques

·hatching
·cross-hatching
·layering
·blending
·charcoal shading

common pitfalls

→Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness of the initial sketch.
→Failing to establish a clear light source, resulting in a flat and unconvincing image.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the buildings and street, leading to a monotonous color scheme.
→Getting lost in the details and neglecting the overall composition.