plate no. 5196

Church of the Minorites II

oil, canvasCubismcityscapecityscapearchitecturechurchbuildingsgeometric shapesfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand geometric abstraction and how to use value and color to create depth and form within a limited palette. It also provides practice in creating a sense of light and atmosphere through subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and lines of the buildings and church.
step 02
Establish the main value ranges (light, medium, dark) in each geometric area.
step 03
Begin filling in the larger areas with the dominant colors, focusing on accurate value relationships.
step 04
Mix and apply subtle color variations within each area to create depth and form.
step 05
Refine the edges of the geometric shapes, softening some and sharpening others.
step 06
Add the small figures in the background and the red figure in the foreground.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast to achieve the desired effect.
step 08
Add final details, such as the window details in the church.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create warmer tones for the buildings. Add small amounts of cadmium red light for the red figure.

techniques