plate no. 2259

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oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsfigurestreesplazasky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings, plaza, and trees.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Establish the darkest darks and lightest lights to create a sense of depth.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, trees, and figures using loose, expressive brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Use thicker paint for areas of focus and thinner paint for areas in the background.
step 08
Add final details and adjust the overall composition as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of red or green to create warmer or cooler tones.

techniques