plate no. 7953

Street in Karlovo

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapestreetbuildingstreesfigurelandscapeshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and understanding how light and shadow define forms. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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, tree, and figure, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, tree foliage, building walls, and ground.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the buildings and ground, using darker and lighter values of your base colors.
step 04
Begin adding details to the tree, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest leaves and branches.
step 05
Refine the shapes and details of the buildings, adding doors, windows, and roof details.
step 06
Add the figure, paying attention to its proportions and how it interacts with the light and shadow.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to color, value, or composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in the foliage by adding small amounts of red or burnt umber. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques