plate no. 9177

00001Храм В Марьино Утоли Моя Печали На Мольберте

Vlad Avanesov, 2013

oilRealismreligious paintingchurchbuildingscityscapefigurescarssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing subtle color variations in overcast lighting. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and figures in a realistic style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the church, buildings, and street layout, focusing on accurate proportions.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral gray or blue, indicating the sky and ground.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the church, buildings, and street, paying attention to the muted palette.
step 04
Begin refining the details of the church, adding shadows and highlights to create depth and form.
step 05
Add the figures and cars, focusing on their relative scale and placement within the scene.
step 06
Develop the atmospheric perspective by softening edges and lightening values of distant objects.
step 07
Add final details such as the crosses, windows, and street signs.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to color, value, and detail.

color palette

primary · titanium white · payne's gray · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Achieve the muted colors by mixing white with small amounts of Payne's gray, raw umber, and touches of yellow ochre or red. Use ultramarine blue to create the sky and the shadows on the church domes.

techniques