plate no. 5789
Łódź Landscape
Wladyslaw Strzeminski, 1932
some experience helpful
This painting is great for learning about simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive image. Students will also practice creating depth through linear perspective and color temperature.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and street.
- step 03
Add the main colors of the buildings, focusing on the overall shapes.
- step 04
Define the roof lines and window shapes with darker tones.
- step 05
Add the black outlines to define the shapes and add contrast.
- step 06
Introduce the orange accents in the windows and details.
- step 07
Add the figures in the street, keeping them simple and stylized.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
color palette
primary · beige · gray · white
secondary · orange · red · blue
Mix beige using white, brown, and a touch of yellow. Vary the grays by adding small amounts of blue or brown to white.
techniques
- ·blocking
- ·outlining
- ·simplification
- ·linear perspective
- ·limited palette
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the shapes.
- →Using too many colors.
- →Ignoring the perspective lines.
- →Making the outlines too thick or uneven.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Acrylic paints
- ·Canvas 12x16
- ·Round brush #4
- ·Flat brush #8
- ·Palette
- ·Water container
- ·Pencil
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Ruler
- ·Easel
Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use. You can also use oil paints, but it will take longer to dry.
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