plate no. 9847

Bucureștiul vechi dinspre Sf. Spiridon

oilImpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsskyvegetationarchitectureflag

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose, expressive brushwork and color mixing to capture the atmosphere of a cityscape. It also encourages simplification of complex forms into basic shapes and planes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and landscape, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, establishing the general color scheme.
step 03
Begin building up layers of paint, using thicker brushstrokes to define forms and add texture.
step 04
Pay attention to the relationships between colors, mixing new hues as needed to capture the subtle variations.
step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and light.
step 06
Add details such as windows, roofs, and vegetation, but avoid overworking them.
step 07
Refine the composition and color balance, making adjustments as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and dimension.