plate no. 0025

The facts of Innsbruck

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationfiguresbuildingstreetcrowdcityscapehistorical

experienced study

Recreating this painting will develop skills in figure drawing, perspective, and creating a sense of depth through layering and value control. Students will also learn to depict movement and emotion within a crowded scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures and the building.
step 02
Focus on the perspective of the building and street, ensuring lines converge correctly.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to their poses and gestures.
step 04
Establish the light source and begin to define the shadows and highlights on the figures and building.
step 05
Start layering colors, beginning with the darker tones and gradually adding lighter values.
step 06
Add details to the figures' clothing and faces, using fine brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the background details, such as windows and architectural elements.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ivory black · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · Prussian blue · titanium white

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with small amounts of black and white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create the warm highlights on the building and figures. Mix Prussian blue with raw umber to create the darker shades of clothing.

techniques