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Jean Alexandru Steriadi, 1925

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapeskypathfiguretrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying impressionistic brushstrokes and understanding atmospheric perspective. 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. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, path, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, varying the tone slightly.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the buildings, using a mix of warm and cool tones.
step 04
Paint the path with varying shades of brown and gray, suggesting the texture of the dirt.
step 05
Add the tree, focusing on its overall shape and color rather than individual leaves.
step 06
Introduce the figure and other small details, keeping them simple and suggestive.
step 07
Refine the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a harmonious effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · cadmium yellow

Mix different shades of blue for the sky by adding white or a touch of yellow. Create earth tones by mixing yellow ochre, raw umber, and burnt sienna. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·scumbling
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast.
→Making the sky too uniform and flat.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·Oil paints (cerulean blue, yellow ochre, raw umber, burnt sienna, sap green, cadmium yellow, titanium white)
·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Rags