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Paris, Quartier St Paul, Rue Du Figuier by Fernand Combes

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Paris, Quartier St Paul, Rue Du Figuier

Fernand Combes, 1910

pencilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetcityscapearchitecturewindowslamp
some experience helpful

Recreating this drawing will help students develop skills in perspective drawing and value shading to create depth and atmosphere. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.

  2. step 02

    Establish the horizon line and vanishing point(s).

  3. step 03

    Refine the outlines of the buildings, adding details like windows, doors, and architectural features.

  4. step 04

    Begin shading, starting with the darkest areas to establish the value range.

  5. step 05

    Gradually build up the mid-tones and highlights, using soft pencil strokes.

  6. step 06

    Pay attention to the atmospheric perspective, making distant objects lighter and less detailed.

  7. step 07

    Add details like the street lamp and any other small elements.

  8. step 08

    Finalize the drawing by adding any necessary corrections and refinements.

color palette

primary · graphite · white (paper)

secondary ·

Varying pressure and layering of graphite creates different shades of gray.

techniques

  • ·perspective drawing
  • ·value shading
  • ·atmospheric perspective
  • ·hatching
  • ·blending

common pitfalls

  • →Incorrect perspective can ruin the drawing's realism.
  • →Overworking the drawing can make it look muddy.
  • →Ignoring atmospheric perspective will flatten the image.
  • →Uneven shading can create unwanted textures.

materials

surface · smooth drawing paper

required

  • ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
  • ·Eraser
  • ·Sketch paper
  • ·Blending stump or tortillon
  • ·Ruler

optional

  • ·Kneaded eraser
  • ·Fixative spray
  • ·Drawing board

Use a range of graphite pencils to achieve different values. A blending stump can help create smooth transitions.

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