
plate no. 6104
Fernand Combes, 1910
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
approach — 8 steps
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point(s).
Refine the outlines of the buildings, adding details like windows, doors, and architectural features.
Begin shading, starting with the darkest areas to establish the value range.
Gradually build up the mid-tones and highlights, using soft pencil strokes.
Pay attention to the atmospheric perspective, making distant objects lighter and less detailed.
Add details like the street lamp and any other small elements.
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
common pitfalls
surface · smooth drawing paper
required
optional
Use a range of graphite pencils to achieve different values. A blending stump can help create smooth transitions.
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