plate no. 3119

Rue De Rivoli

Petru Bat, 2019

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresarchitecturesky

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. It also provides practice in using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and movement.

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 and archways, focusing on perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of white and a touch of blue.
step 03
Establish the main color blocks for the buildings using a mix of yellows, browns, and grays.
step 04
Paint the street with varying shades of gray, adding hints of reflected color.
step 05
Add the suggestion of figures with quick, gestural brushstrokes using a variety of colors.
step 06
Define details in the buildings, such as windows and architectural elements, with small, precise strokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, blue, and umber. Achieve the building colors by mixing yellow ochre with white and small amounts of umber or red.

techniques