plate no. 9208

Alupka. Resort Park

Ilya Mashkov, 1920

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingsmountainsfoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages exploration of color temperature and atmospheric perspective.

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 mountains, buildings, and trees, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the darkest values in the trees and shadows using a mix of dark greens and browns.
step 04
Begin layering in the mid-tones of the foliage, using a variety of greens, yellows, and oranges.
step 05
Add highlights to the trees and buildings, using lighter shades of the base colors.
step 06
Define the details of the buildings and the texture of the mountains with small brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the foreground with details of the grass and small plants.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium orange · alizarin crimson

Achieve the various greens by mixing blue and yellow with touches of brown. Create the mountain colors by mixing red, brown, and blue with white for highlights.

techniques