plate no. 5314

Street Scene with Hot Dog Stand

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsstreettreesskysignlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings and the street.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and ground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Begin layering paint to build up texture and detail, using short, visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the buildings and trees, paying attention to the angles and proportions.
step 06
Add details like the windows, doors, and signage.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a sense of harmony and balance.
step 08
Add final highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix white with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber to create the light tones of the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create the darker shadows. Mix sap green with yellow ochre and a touch of white for the foliage.

techniques