plate no. 1739

Auf Dem Balkon

oilDivisionismgenre paintingfigurebuildingsvillagebalconyskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in pointillism and divisionism, focusing on layering small strokes of color to create a cohesive image. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details and figures in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the figure, buildings, and balcony.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the main shapes of the buildings and tower.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, buildings, and figure using thin washes.
step 04
Begin applying small, individual strokes of color to build up the forms and create a sense of texture.
step 05
Focus on layering different colors next to each other to create optical mixing.
step 06
Pay attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to suggest form and light.
step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural elements.
step 08
Refine the figure's form and add details to the clothing and face.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and white. Achieve the sky's warm tones by mixing yellow ochre with small amounts of cadmium red and white.

techniques

·pointillism
·divisionism
·optical mixing
·broken color
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Over-blending the colors, which will negate the optical mixing effect.
→Making the brushstrokes too large or uniform.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the shadows and highlights.
→Losing the overall composition by focusing too much on individual details.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes (sizes 0-4)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
·mineral spirits or turpentine (for cleaning brushes)
·soft cloth

optional

·easel
·medium gloss
·retarder

Use high-quality paints to achieve the best color saturation and longevity. Experiment with different brush sizes to find the ones that work best for creating the small, individual strokes.

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