plate no. 5984

Cassis

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1913

oilCubismcityscapebuildingstreescityscapeskyarchitecturevegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into geometric forms and understanding how to use color to define planes and create depth. It's also a good exercise in expressive brushwork and color mixing.

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, trees, and horizon line, focusing on their geometric forms.
step 02
Block in the sky with a base layer of dark blue, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the main color blocks for the buildings, using a mix of warm and cool grays, and indicating light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the roofs with orange and red tones, varying the intensity to suggest depth and light.
step 05
Fill in the foliage with different shades of green, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using darker tones and sharper lines.
step 07
Refine the composition by adjusting the colors and values, ensuring a harmonious balance.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Titanium white · Cadmium red

secondary · Viridian green · Burnt umber · Ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create various shades of gray by mixing white with small amounts of blue, yellow, and red. Achieve the orange roof tiles by mixing red and yellow, and adjust the tone with white or umber.

techniques