plate no. 9619

Moving House

oilSurrealismcityscapebuildingsroadskycloudsduckstreet

some experience helpful

This painting helps develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth using value and color temperature. Students will also practice rendering textures and subtle gradations in light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the perspective of the road and buildings.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of the buildings and sky with diluted washes of color.
step 03
Establish the darkest values in the shadows of the buildings and the road.
step 04
Begin layering in the mid-tones, gradually building up the form of the buildings and the clouds.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features.
step 06
Paint the road surface, focusing on the texture and subtle variations in color.
step 07
Add the figures and the cart, paying attention to their scale and placement.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten the values and create highlights. Add small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt sienna to warm up the colors.

techniques