plate no. 7934

Crimea. Koktebel. Ruins of Kordon.

woodcutPost-Impressionismlandscapemountainsbuildinglandscapeskywaterhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of atmospheric perspective.

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 mountains, building, and foreground hills.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and pink hues, blending softly.
step 03
Paint the distant mountains with muted purples and blues.
step 04
Apply the base color for the water, a mix of blue and green.
step 05
Layer in the foreground hills with shades of orange, brown, and red, using visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the building with light gray and white, defining its form.
step 07
Introduce small patches of green vegetation on the hills.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create depth.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium orange · viridian green · alizarin crimson

Mix burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create various shades of brown for the hills. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix alizarin crimson with blue for the distant mountains.

techniques