plate no. 3995

The street of Hermitage, Pontoise

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapestreetbuildingstreesskyfiguresclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing atmospheric perspective and using broken color to represent light and shadow. 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 of the buildings, street, and trees, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of light blue and white, creating a sense of cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the base colors of the buildings and street using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 04
Add darker values to indicate shadows and create depth, especially on the left side of the street and buildings.
step 05
Introduce variations in color and texture to the trees using greens, browns, and yellows.
step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and muted colors.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and street, adding subtle highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches to the sky and clouds, softening edges and creating a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray for the buildings and street by combining white, black, and a touch of blue or brown. Create greens for the trees by mixing blue and yellow with a touch of brown.

techniques