plate no. 8394

Strada Sfinții Apostoli

Theodor Pallady, 1949

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsarchitecturetreecityscapestreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose sketching, watercolor washes, and capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detail. It also encourages observation of light and shadow in architectural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 4 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the tree using a pencil.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of diluted burnt sienna to the areas representing brick or stone.
step 03
Add a light blue wash to the sky and the area representing the street.
step 04
Use a slightly darker mix of burnt sienna and a touch of black to define the shadows on the buildings.
step 05
Paint the tree leaves with a mix of blue and a hint of green, using loose brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the windows and doors with a dark brown or black.
step 07
Use a fine brush or pen to reinforce the outlines and add finer details.
step 08
Adjust the values and colors as needed to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · black · raw umber · yellow ochre

Mix burnt sienna with white for the walls, add a touch of black for shadows. Use cerulean blue straight from the tube for the sky and mix with a touch of yellow ochre for the tree.

techniques