plate no. 8863

Stradina al sole

oilImpressionismcityscapestreetwallbuildingfigureskyvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create texture and depth, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective. The painting also offers a good opportunity to practice painting figures in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the wall, buildings, and figure.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, wall, and street using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the wall to create texture and variation, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, including windows and architectural features.
step 05
Paint the figure, focusing on the shape and color of the clothing and hat.
step 06
Add the vegetation along the wall, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the details of the street, including the shadows and cracks.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium yellow

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones of the wall and street. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky. Vary the intensity of colors by adding white or raw umber.

techniques