plate no. 9748

Chernihiv. Photography.

Mstislav Dobuzhinsky, 1912

oilSymbolismcityscapecityscapebuildingfiguresstreetarchitecturetree

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting architectural details and creating a sense of depth through perspective and tonal variations. It also provides practice in capturing the mood of a scene using a limited color palette.

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 and perspective lines of the buildings, street, and figures.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, buildings, street, and figures, using diluted washes.
step 03
Add darker tones to define shadows and architectural details.
step 04
Layer in more saturated colors for the porch and other focal points.
step 05
Refine the details of the windows, doors, and other architectural elements.
step 06
Add details to the figures, paying attention to the folds in the clothing.
step 07
Use dry brush techniques to add texture to the buildings and street.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · payne's gray

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue. Achieve the green tones by mixing blue and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques