plate no. 0086

Evening

Petros Malayan, 1973

oilExpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetcarsfiguresroofs

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the mood of a city scene with limited color palette. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details and figures in a stylized manner.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with diluted washes of color.
step 03
Begin layering colors, starting with the lightest tones and gradually building up the darker values.
step 04
Define the architectural details, such as windows, doors, and roof tiles, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Add the figures and cars, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 06
Refine the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details, such as street lamps and reflections, to enhance the atmosphere.
step 08
Evaluate and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors (blue and orange, red and green). Use plenty of water to create transparent washes.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·dry brush texture
·layering washes
·atmospheric perspective
·limited palette

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Using colors straight from the tube
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast
→Losing the looseness and spontaneity of the original

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paper 140lb
·watercolor paints
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brush
·palette
·water container
·masking tape

optional

·palette knife
·gouache
·watercolor pencils

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and allow for multiple washes. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.

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