plate no. 6476

Sunshine effect

oil, canvasRealismcityscapebuildingsstreetarchitectureshadowswindowsdoors

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in observing and painting light and shadow, as well as creating texture with brushstrokes to depict architectural details. It also encourages simplification of complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up the texture of the walls with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 04
Mix and apply the local colors of the buildings, adjusting values to create depth.
step 05
Add details such as windows, doors, and architectural features, paying attention to their placement and proportions.
step 06
Refine the shadows and highlights to enhance the sense of form and light.
step 07
Add the green accents of the shutters and door.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Achieve the warm, sunlit tones by mixing white with yellow ochre and a touch of raw umber. Create shadows by adding burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to the base colors. Use viridian green for the shutters and door.

techniques