plate no. 1665

Balchik Gulf

Stefan Dimitrescu, 1930

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingstreesseaskylandscapecoastal

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and color mixing to create a sense of light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line with a light pencil.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, sea, and land using thin washes.
step 03
Begin applying thicker paint with visible brushstrokes, focusing on the direction of light and form.
step 04
Mix variations of the primary colors to create subtle shifts in tone and temperature.
step 05
Use short, choppy strokes to represent the texture of the trees and foliage.
step 06
Add highlights to the buildings and water to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and trees, paying attention to the edges and contours.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · burnt sienna

Mix white with blues and yellows for the sky. Combine blues and greens for the sea, adding white for highlights. Use red and yellow for the roofs, and mix greens and browns for the foliage.

techniques