plate no. 4967

Station Bridge

Oliver Kilbourn, 1950

oilSocial Realismcityscapestreetbuildingsfiguresskyvehiclesdog

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, color mixing for atmospheric effects, and capturing the essence of a busy street scene with simplified forms. It's a good exercise in depicting a complex scene with loose brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the street and buildings.
step 02
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, sky, and road with diluted paint.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow areas, paying attention to the direction of the light source.
step 04
Mix and apply the local colors of the buildings, using variations to suggest depth and form.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 06
Paint the figures and vehicles, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement within the scene.
step 07
Add final details, such as the dog, bicycles, and any other small elements.
step 08
Refine the overall painting, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric effect.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Achieve the warm tones of the buildings by mixing burnt sienna and yellow ochre. Create the sky by blending ultramarine blue and white, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Use raw umber and white for the road.

techniques