plate no. 2779

Catholic Church in Kyiv

oilRomanticismcityscapearchitecturebuildingskyfigurescityscapetrees

suitable for beginners

This painting offers practice in creating atmospheric perspective and rendering architectural details with simplified forms. Students can develop skills in layering washes and capturing light and shadow on buildings.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the church, surrounding buildings, and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with a diluted wash of blue and yellow, creating soft cloud formations.
step 03
Apply a light wash of yellow and brown to the church, defining the basic structure and shadows.
step 04
Add details to the church, such as columns, windows, and the dome, using a fine brush.
step 05
Paint the surrounding buildings and trees with diluted washes of green, brown, and gray.
step 06
Add figures in the foreground, using simple shapes and colors to suggest their presence.
step 07
Refine the details and shadows, adding depth and dimension to the painting.
step 08
Add final touches, such as highlights on the dome and subtle variations in the sky.