plate no. 6365

Paris Street

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetcityscapewindowsskyfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, color mixing for muted tones, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also encourages simplifying complex architectural 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 perspective lines of the street and buildings.
step 02
Block in the main shapes of the buildings with diluted washes of neutral colors.
step 03
Establish the sky with a thin layer of blue, blending it softly.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, focusing on windows and architectural features, using a limited palette.
step 05
Paint the street, varying the tones to create depth and texture.
step 06
Add small figures in the distance to enhance the sense of scale.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 08
Add final details like signs and window details with small brushes.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cerulean blue

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · burnt sienna

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and yellow ochre to create the various neutral tones for the buildings. Use viridian green and yellow ochre for the shutters. Mix burnt sienna and raw umber for the darker building details.

techniques