plate no. 7142

Chapel

Ivan Grohar, 1907

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesbuildingchapellandscapefoliagearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as capturing the impressionistic style of loose brushwork and broken color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the chapel, trees, and surrounding foliage, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color with thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors to build depth and dimension in the foliage and building.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and capture the impressionistic feel.
step 05
Pay attention to the light and shadow, and adjust colors accordingly.
step 06
Add details to the chapel, such as windows and architectural features.
step 07
Refine the foliage and surrounding landscape, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, then adjust with white or burnt umber. Achieve earthy tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white.

techniques