plate no. 0154

Parisian Suburb

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to build texture. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

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 and composition, focusing on the horizon line and placement of major elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of pale pink and grey.
step 03
Establish the large areas of green for the fields and trees, using a mix of greens and browns.
step 04
Add the darker masses of trees and foliage, varying the greens and using dark browns and blacks for shadows.
step 05
Paint the buildings with ochre, yellow, and orange, paying attention to the light and shadow on the rooftops.
step 06
Define the road with reddish-brown and grey tones, adding subtle variations in color.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and texture.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the overall mood.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Create browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of red. Achieve the sky color by mixing white with small amounts of red and blue.

techniques