plate no. 6476
Mangalia Street
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, street, tree, and figure.
- step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre and burnt sienna to the entire paper.
- step 03
Start with the sky using a diluted grey-blue wash, leaving some areas white.
- step 04
Paint the buildings with washes of yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and a touch of red, varying the intensity for depth.
- step 05
Add the tree trunk and branches with a mix of burnt umber and a touch of blue.
- step 06
Paint the figure with dark brown and touches of red and yellow.
- step 07
Add details like windows, the lamp, and street lines with a fine brush and darker colors.
- step 08
Add shadows with diluted purple and blue washes.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue
secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · payne's grey
Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones of the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create a range of browns and greys. Dilute colors significantly for transparent washes.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brush texture
- ·color washes
- ·layering
- ·negative painting
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using colors straight from the tube without diluting
- →Making the washes too opaque
- →Not allowing layers to dry completely
- →Losing the light and airy feel
materials
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
- ·Watercolor paper 140lb
- ·Watercolor paints
- ·Round watercolor brushes (sizes 4, 8, 12)
- ·Water container
- ·Palette
- ·Pencil
- ·Eraser
optional
- ·Masking fluid
- ·Palette knife
- ·Spray bottle
Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.
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