plate no. 9234

Peisaj la Cassis

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapeskyseaflagsarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of light and atmosphere. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

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 of the buildings, horizon line, and flag poles.
step 02
Block in the sky and sea with broad strokes of light blue, varying the tones slightly.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the buildings using a mix of yellows, browns, and grays.
step 04
Add the orange roofs and green shutters, paying attention to the variations in color and tone.
step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and suggest details in the buildings and foreground.
step 06
Add the flags with small, precise strokes.
step 07
Refine the colors and values, focusing on capturing the overall impression of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium orange · sap green · titanium white

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky and sea. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the warm tones of the buildings. Add small amounts of orange and green to create color harmony.

techniques