plate no. 0912

Paises Bajos

Carlos Nadal, 1952

oilFauvismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreettreesfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and creating a sense of depth through color and value variations. It also provides practice in simplifying complex architectural forms.

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 the street layout.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Start adding details to the buildings, focusing on windows, doors, and rooflines.
step 04
Develop the street and foreground with varied textures and colors.
step 05
Add the figures and the cart, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 06
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Use dry brush technique to add texture to the ground and buildings.
step 08
Add the final details such as the trees and the bench.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of ochre and sienna with white to create the building colors. Use small amounts of red and blue to create the darker tones and shadows.

techniques