plate no. 5281

Dulber. Sanatorium 'Krasnye Zori'

Ilya Mashkov, 1920

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapebuildingtreesfigureslandscapestairsgarden

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's a good exercise in capturing the overall impression of a scene rather than precise details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the building, trees, and figures.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, building, foliage, and ground.
step 03
Start adding details to the building, defining the windows, arches, and dome.
step 04
Develop the foliage by layering different shades of green and brown, using broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to their poses and clothing.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, such as the lawn, path, and flowers.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · white · blue · green · brown

secondary · red · yellow · grey

Mix various greens by combining blue, yellow, and brown. Achieve the off-white of the building by adding small amounts of yellow and brown to white. The sky is a mix of blue and white with hints of grey.

techniques

·broken brushstrokes
·layering
·color mixing
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Getting bogged down in details too early.
→Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
→Ignoring the overall composition and focusing on individual elements.
→Not varying brushstrokes enough to create texture.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24 inches
·Oil paints: titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, burnt umber, cadmium red
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·Palette
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife