plate no. 3296

Paris Street

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingtreestreetfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise details.

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: the building, tree, and street.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, building, tree foliage, and street.
step 03
Begin layering colors within each area, focusing on the variations in light and shadow.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture in the foliage and street.
step 05
Add details to the building, such as windows and balconies, using a smaller brush.
step 06
Introduce the figures and other small elements to add interest and scale.
step 07
Refine the values and colors, paying attention to the overall harmony of the painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium yellow

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · violet · yellow ochre

Mix greens with blues and yellows for the foliage. Use white and umber with touches of red and yellow to create the building's warm tones. Violet and blue are used to create the sky.

techniques