plate no. 0108

Street in Iași

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingbuildingsfigurestreethousesskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and practice layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, figure, and landscape, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the sky and ground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define shadows and create depth in the buildings and landscape.
step 04
Layer in mid-tones and highlights to build up the form of the houses and the figure.
step 05
Paint the details of the roofs, windows, and the figure's clothing.
step 06
Refine the brushwork to create texture and visual interest.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall composition.
step 08
Step back and make any necessary adjustments to color, value, and composition.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian · ultramarine blue

Mix burnt umber and white for the ground and building shadows. Use cadmium red and white for the shawl. Mix viridian and ultramarine blue for the greens.

techniques