plate no. 3543

Sunlight, Afternoon, La Rue de l'Epicerie, Rouen

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve atmospheric perspective and practice loose, impressionistic brushstrokes to capture light and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the street perspective, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the sky with light blues and whites, blending softly.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings, using a mix of warm and cool tones.
step 04
Add details to the architecture, such as windows and rooflines, with small brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the street surface with a variety of browns, oranges, and grays, capturing the texture of the cobblestones.
step 06
Add figures to the street, using simple shapes and colors to suggest movement.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and figures, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 08
Add final touches, such as highlights and shadows, to create depth and dimension.