plate no. 3616

A house in Belkino

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1907

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingtreeslandscapearchitecturefoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric perspective. It also encourages simplification of complex forms 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 of the building, trees, and ground, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of a neutral color like burnt umber.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for the building, roof, trees, and ground using broad, loose strokes.
step 04
Begin layering colors, focusing on capturing the light and shadow effects with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Mix and apply subtle variations in color to create depth and texture in the foliage and ground.
step 06
Refine the details of the building, such as windows and architectural features, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the scene.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · raw umber

Mix various shades of green by combining blue, yellow, and brown. Achieve the off-white of the building by mixing white with small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt sienna. Create atmospheric perspective by adding blue to distant colors.

techniques