plate no. 4989

Cathedral of St. George

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildinglandscapehilltreesskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in using expressive brushstrokes to capture the essence of a scene rather than precise details.

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 building and the hill.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and yellow.
step 03
Establish the main color masses of the hill using dark browns, greens, and reds.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the hill to create texture and depth, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the building with a base of red and orange, then add highlights and shadows to define its form.
step 06
Add details to the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 07
Refine the overall composition and add any final details.
step 08
Let it dry and add a varnish for protection.