plate no. 6675

Pejzaż Podmiejski Z Okolic Paryża

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingsskygrasstreescityscape

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in creating atmospheric perspective and using broken color to depict textures. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of major elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light gray wash, creating a soft, diffused effect.
step 03
Establish the foreground with broad strokes of green, varying the hues to create depth.
step 04
Add the middle ground, focusing on the shapes of the buildings and the road.
step 05
Introduce darker values to define shadows and create contrast.
step 06
Layer in details such as the trees and the reflections in the water.
step 07
Use dry brush techniques to add texture to the grass and buildings.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.

color palette

primary · gray · green · brown

secondary · yellow · ochre · blue

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue with varying amounts of brown or black to create different shades. Use white to create lighter values of gray for the sky.

techniques