plate no. 5140

Balaklava. The balcony.

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1929

oilPost-Impressionisminteriortablegrapesbalconyseabuildingslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in capturing the effects of light and shadow on different surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the table, balcony, and landscape.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: the table, the sea, the buildings, and the sky.
step 03
Start layering colors on the table to create the wood grain and highlights.
step 04
Add details to the grapes, using variations of green and purple.
step 05
Develop the background landscape with broad brushstrokes, focusing on the color variations in the hills and buildings.
step 06
Refine the details of the balcony railing, using a smaller brush.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and texture of the objects.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · viridian green · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Achieve the table's color by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white.

techniques