plate no. 0657

Ampus

Włodzimierz Zakrzewski, 1983

oilRealismcityscapebuildingstreescityscapestreetwindowssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto application and creating depth through layering and color temperature. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the buildings and trees.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, buildings, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up texture with thicker paint, starting with the darkest areas.
step 04
Layer in mid-tones, paying attention to the direction of light and shadow.
step 05
Add highlights to the windows, building edges, and tree branches.
step 06
Use a palette knife or thick brushstrokes to create impasto texture in the foreground and sky.
step 07
Refine details such as window panes and architectural elements.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to warm up the grays for the buildings and ground. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue to cool down the shadows.

techniques

·impasto
·dry brushing
·layering
·color mixing
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality.
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Ignoring the direction of light and shadow.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 or similar)
·oil paints (raw umber, titanium white, payne's gray, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue)
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·palette
·linseed oil or other painting medium
·mineral spirits or turpentine
·rags

optional

·medium gloss
·#2 round brush
·palette paper

Use a medium-tooth canvas to provide a good surface for impasto. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing and create a more harmonious painting.

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