plate no. 2581

Norman city

oil, canvasRealismcityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresskystreettrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, atmospheric perspective, and rendering textures of buildings and foliage. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a believable way within a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the sky, buildings, and ground, paying attention to the overall value structure.
step 03
Add details to the buildings, including windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage, using varying shades of green and brown to create depth and texture.
step 05
Add the figures, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 06
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 07
Glaze to unify the colors and add atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and adjustments as needed.

color palette

primary · sky blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, yellow ochre, and white. Use blue and white for the sky, adding small amounts of yellow ochre for warmth. Mix greens with blue, yellow, and a touch of brown.

techniques