plate no. 7801

Street in Tiflis

oil, canvasRealismcityscapestreetbuildingscityscapefiguresarchitectureshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, value studies, and capturing light and shadow in an urban environment. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Establish the darkest shadow areas with a dark brown or black mixture.
step 03
Block in the general color tones of the buildings and street using a limited palette.
step 04
Begin to define the architectural details with thicker, more deliberate brushstrokes.
step 05
Add highlights to the buildings and street to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 06
Indicate the figures in the street with simple, gestural brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix white with umber and sienna for the building's light tones. Add small amounts of blue to darken shadows and create cooler tones. Use yellow ochre to warm up the street and building surfaces.

techniques