plate no. 6422

Ancient Division. Behind the wall of the Florovsky monastery

Yuriy Khymych, 1979

gouachePost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsfiguresmonasterystreetsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited palette to create a cohesive color scheme. It also provides practice in creating depth through overlapping shapes and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the buildings: yellow for the front buildings, purple for the sides, and white for the distant buildings.
step 04
Add the teal color to the domes of the monastery.
step 05
Paint the figures with simplified shapes and dark colors.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and roof lines.
step 07
Create the cobblestone street with gray tones and simple brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · purple · teal · white

secondary · light blue-gray · black · red

Mix the teal by combining blue and green with a touch of white. Create the purple by mixing blue and red. Vary the yellow ochre with touches of white and brown for subtle variations.

techniques