plate no. 8203

Street Lamp, Arcueil

oilFauvismcityscapebuildingsstreet lampskygrassfence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to define form and light. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a scene with expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas, focusing on the placement of the buildings, lamp post, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the general tones of the buildings and ground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Introduce the accent colors for details like the windows, fences, and vegetation.
step 05
Refine the shapes and edges of the objects, paying attention to the artist's loose and expressive brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the lamp post and the figures in the background.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to achieve a harmonious balance.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · sky blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Mix the sky blue with white for lighter tones. Create variations of green by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use burnt sienna and cadmium red to achieve the building colors.

techniques