plate no. 9865

Street in Southern France

Bela Czobel, 1935

oilFauvismcityscapebuildingsstreetvegetationskyarchitecturetown

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice loose, expressive brushwork and learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. It also provides an opportunity to explore color relationships and create a sense of depth through color temperature.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the buildings and street.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and vegetation using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up layers of color, focusing on the dominant hues and values.
step 04
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to define the edges and details of the buildings and vegetation.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 07
Add final touches, such as the figures in the distance.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish if desired.

color palette

primary · orange · yellow · blue · green

secondary · brown · white · gray

Mix various shades of orange by combining red and yellow, and adjust the temperature by adding a touch of blue or brown. Achieve the greens by mixing blue and yellow, and vary the intensity with touches of red.

techniques