plate no. 4153

Villajoiosa

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreetwaterskycityscapereflections

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, capturing reflections, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also offers practice in depicting architectural forms with simplified brushstrokes.

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 buildings and the street, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and water with thin washes.
step 03
Start building up the colors on the buildings, adding details like windows and balconies.
step 04
Create the reflections in the water using similar colors to the buildings, but in a more blurred and distorted manner.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 07
Add final touches, such as small details on the buildings and reflections.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · red · yellow · blue · white

secondary · orange · green · brown · ochre

Mix various shades of red and orange for the buildings. Use blue and white for the sky and water, adding touches of yellow and green for variation. Mix browns and ochres for the roofs and shadows.

techniques