plate no. 9038

Paris, L'Eglise de la Trinité

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)cityscapechurchbuildingscityscapefiguresvehiclessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting helps develop skills in architectural rendering with simplified forms and understanding atmospheric perspective through color variations. Students will also learn to create a sense of depth using linear perspective and size relationships.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the church and surrounding buildings, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points to guide the perspective of the buildings and street.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the sky, buildings, and ground, using thin washes of paint.
step 04
Add details to the church and buildings, such as windows, doors, and architectural elements, using fine brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures and vehicles, simplifying their forms and using a limited color palette.
step 06
Add shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 07
Refine the details of the cobblestone street and other foreground elements.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · light blue · beige · grey

secondary · green · red · black

Mix light blue with white for the sky, beige with brown and yellow for the buildings, and grey with black and white for the cobblestone street. Use muted tones for a vintage feel.

techniques