plate no. 7529

Street in Sergiev Posad

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetskycloudsfigurestelephone pole

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and creating depth through perspective and atmospheric perspective. It also encourages expressive brushwork and simplification of forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the sky and then the buildings.
step 03
Establish the darkest and lightest values to create contrast and depth.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using expressive brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures and carts on the street, simplifying their forms.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adjusting them as needed to create a harmonious composition.
step 07
Add final details, such as the telephone pole and any remaining highlights.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish if desired.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the buildings, adding touches of red and green for variation. Create grays and blacks by mixing complementary colors.

techniques