plate no. 2675

The Terminus

Conroy Maddox, 1978

oilSurrealismcityscapebuildingskyfigurecityscapearchitecturegrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blocking in basic shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and simplified figures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, figure, and landscape, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and ground.
step 03
Add the main architectural details of the building, such as windows, arches, and the clock tower.
step 04
Refine the colors and values of the building, creating depth and dimension.
step 05
Paint the figure in the foreground, simplifying the details.
step 06
Add details to the landscape, such as the grass, bushes, and railroad tracks.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · gray · pink · brown

secondary · green · white

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, black, and a touch of brown or blue. Achieve the pink sky by mixing white with a small amount of red or magenta.

techniques