plate no. 6845

The Trail

Jose Gutierrez Solana, 1933

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfiguresbuildingsstreet scenemarketarchitectureobjects

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in line drawing, cross-hatching, and creating depth through varying line weight and density. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes 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 overall composition, focusing on the main shapes and perspective lines.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point(s) to guide the perspective.
step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings and figures, using light pencil strokes.
step 04
Start inking the drawing, using a fine-tipped pen or liner.
step 05
Use cross-hatching to create shadows and depth, varying the density of the lines.
step 06
Add thicker lines to emphasize outlines and create contrast.
step 07
Pay attention to the textures of the different surfaces, such as the stone and wood.
step 08
Erase any remaining pencil lines and add final touches.