plate no. 5948

My Very Own Street, Sablet

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)cityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresstreetchildrendog

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing expressive brushwork and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. Students will learn to capture the essence of a scene rather than focusing on realistic details.

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 figures, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the buildings and street using simplified color mixtures.
step 03
Add the figures, using simple shapes and colors to represent them.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, such as windows and doors, with thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Introduce color variations and highlights to create depth and interest.
step 06
Define the edges of shapes with contrasting colors to enhance the naive style.
step 07
Add final details, such as the dog and stroller, with bold strokes.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall balance of color and composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · ultramarine blue

Mix yellow ochre and white for the building walls, adding small amounts of red or blue to create variations. Use cerulean blue and white for the street, adding touches of other colors to represent shadows and reflections.

techniques