plate no. 8157

Peel Park, Salford

L. S. Lowry, 1927

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingparkcityscapefigurestreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth using muted colors and soft edges.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, park layout, and distant cityscape.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral tones.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the sky, building, and ground, focusing on value relationships.
step 04
Add details to the building, including windows, arches, and architectural features.
step 05
Develop the park area with variations in green and brown, suggesting trees and foliage.
step 06
Paint the figures in the park, keeping them simple and small in scale.
step 07
Refine the sky with subtle color variations and soft brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final details, such as lampposts and highlights, to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · payne's gray

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of raw umber, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. Use Payne's gray to darken values and create shadows.

techniques