plate no. 6931

Courtyard in Sibiu

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingscourtyardcityscapearchitectureskyarch

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in applying thick impasto brushstrokes to create texture and form. Students will learn to simplify complex architectural details into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the archway, focusing on perspective.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, buildings, and ground with thin washes.
step 03
Apply thicker paint with visible brushstrokes to define the textures of the stone and architecture.
step 04
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Use short, broken strokes to represent the cobblestones on the ground.
step 06
Refine the details of the windows, doors, and rooflines.
step 07
Add the archway frame around the scene.
step 08
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to match the original painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · payne's gray · raw sienna

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create warm earthy tones.

techniques