plate no. 5349

Amiază la Balcic

Jean Alexandru Steriadi, 1925

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreeshillsideskyvillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. Students will also learn to use brushstrokes to define form and create visual interest.

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, trees, and hillside, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, establishing the light and shadow patterns.
step 03
Begin layering colors to build up depth and texture in the trees and foliage.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and rooflines, using small brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the sky and hillside, blending colors to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Pay attention to the edges of shapes, softening some and defining others to create visual interest.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · viridian green · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · cadmium red

secondary · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

Mix greens by blending viridian green with yellow ochre and white. Create earth tones by mixing yellow ochre, raw umber, and a touch of red. Achieve the sky color by mixing cerulean blue with white, adding a touch of yellow for warmth.

techniques