plate no. 0243

Expressionist Saint Georges Cathedral

Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1930

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildinghilltreesskylandscapecathedral

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying expressive brushstrokes and mixing colors to create a vibrant landscape. It also encourages simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and color blocks.

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: the cathedral, the hill, and the road.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the hill: greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.
step 04
Start defining the cathedral with a base of red and pink hues.
step 05
Add darker greens and browns to the lower part of the hill to create depth.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the trees and bushes with short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights to the cathedral and the foliage to create a sense of light.
step 08
Adjust colors and values to achieve the desired vibrancy and contrast.

color palette

primary · red · green · yellow · blue

secondary · white · brown · orange · pink

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve different red hues by adding white or brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques