plate no. 1930

Paris, Montmartre: Cirque Medrano

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Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in linear perspective, color mixing for muted tones, and creating texture with simple brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details and signage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, muted green-blue.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the buildings: light gray for the stone, red for the storefronts, and gray for the roofs.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, architectural ornaments, and signage.
step 05
Paint the figures with simple shapes and limited detail.
step 06
Add the street and sidewalk, using a slightly darker gray than the buildings.
step 07
Refine details and add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches, such as details in the windows and signage.

color palette

primary · light gray · muted red · gray-blue · cream

secondary · dark gray · green · brown

Achieve the muted tones by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of complementary colors. For the sky, mix blue, green, and white with a touch of brown.

techniques