plate no. 7764

Segment of a Street in Nagybánya

oilImpressionismlandscapestreettreesbuildingsfiguresskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

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 placement of the road, buildings, trees, and figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the main areas of color for the road using browns, reds, and creams, varying the tones to create depth.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage using greens, browns, and touches of yellow, building up layers of brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the buildings in the background, simplifying their forms and using muted colors.
step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and colors, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 07
Add details like the utility poles and any other small elements.
step 08
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · sap green

Mix browns and blues with white to create the muted tones of the sky and road. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the earth tones. Add small amounts of red and green to dull the colors and create a sense of harmony.

techniques