plate no. 8008

Baia Mare Shipyard

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingsfiguresmountainsindustrialcityscapestructures

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in capturing a complex scene with simplified shapes and loose watercolor washes. Students will learn to balance detail with abstraction and create depth using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and lines of the composition, focusing on the building and mountain outlines.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted brown or ochre to the building structure.
step 03
Paint the sky and mountains with a diluted blue-gray wash, allowing for variations in tone.
step 04
Add the red-brown color to the mid-ground structures, varying the intensity of the wash.
step 05
Define the figures with quick, loose strokes of color, using blues, greens, and yellows.
step 06
Use a fine brush or pen to add dark outlines and details to the buildings and figures.
step 07
Add final touches of color and shading to enhance depth and form.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · raw umber · cadmium red

Mix blue and brown for the sky and mountain shadows. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the building. Add a touch of red to the brown for the mid-ground structures.

techniques