plate no. 8764

Rue de village

Jean Paul Lemieux, 1931

oilRegionalismcityscapebuildingsstreettreesskyhousestelephone poles

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in watercolor layering and capturing light and shadow on architectural forms. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes and creating a sense of depth.

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, street, and telephone poles.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue for the sky, allowing it to dry completely.
step 03
Begin layering washes of color on the buildings, starting with the lightest tones and gradually building up darker values.
step 04
Use a slightly drier brush to create texture on the building surfaces, suggesting wood grain and other details.
step 05
Paint the trees with loose, expressive brushstrokes, using a mix of greens and browns.
step 06
Add details such as windows, doors, and stairs, using a fine-tipped brush.
step 07
Paint the shadows on the street and buildings, using a mix of blues, browns, and purples.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · raw umber

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue

Mix cerulean blue with a touch of burnt sienna to create the muted tones of the buildings. Use raw umber and burnt sienna for the wooden structures. Mix greens with blue and yellow.

techniques

·watercolor washes
·dry brush
·layering
·glazing
·wet-on-dry

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Using too much water
→Not allowing layers to dry completely
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paints
·watercolor brushes (round and flat)
·watercolor paper (140lb)
·palette
·water container
·masking tape
·pencil

optional

·palette knife
·gouache
·ruler

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and allow for multiple layers. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.

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