plate no. 0821

Village Street

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingvillagestreetbuildingstreesfigureshadows

some experience helpful

This painting helps students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to define form and light. It also allows for exploration of expressive brushwork to create texture and visual interest.

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, figures, and road, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, road, and trees with thin washes.
step 03
Add darker values to establish shadows and create depth, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Refine the shapes of the buildings and figures, adding details like windows and doors.
step 05
Build up layers of color to create texture and variation in the trees and road.
step 06
Add highlights to the buildings and figures to create a sense of light and form.
step 07
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to add interest and energy to the painting.
step 08
Step back and adjust colors and values as needed to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · viridian green · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining viridian green with cadmium yellow or ultramarine blue. Create earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Achieve the sky color by mixing white with a touch of blue and yellow.

techniques