plate no. 1673

Entrance to the Radićeva Street ("City Guard", "Turkish Tower")

Alfred Freddy Krupa, 1997

watercolorContemporary Realismcityscapebuildingstreecityscapeskyarchitecturestreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in watercolor layering and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering architectural forms and natural elements with loose, expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, tree, and horizon line.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue and grey for the sky.
step 03
Paint the distant buildings with a diluted wash of ochre and grey, focusing on soft edges.
step 04
Layer in the greens of the tree canopy with varying shades of green and yellow.
step 05
Add the orange roof and details of the white building with more saturated colors.
step 06
Paint the tree trunk and branches with a mix of brown and black, using a dry brush technique for texture.
step 07
Add shadows and details to the buildings and ground with darker washes.
step 08
Refine the details and add final touches, such as small windows and architectural details.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · raw umber · sap green · payne's grey

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow ochre. Create greys by mixing complementary colors. Dilute colors with water to achieve lighter washes.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·dry brush texture
·watercolor layering
·atmospheric perspective
·value control

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the watercolor.
→Using too much water and creating muddy colors.
→Not allowing layers to dry completely before adding more details.
→Ignoring the importance of light and shadow in creating depth.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb cold press

required

·watercolor paints
·watercolor brushes (round and flat)
·watercolor paper (140lb cold press)
·palette
·water container
·paper towels
·pencil

optional

·masking fluid
·palette knife
·ruler

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and ensure good color absorption. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.

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