plate no. 8911

Gaziantep Omeriye Mosque view

Feyhaman Duran, 1938

oil, canvasExpressionismlandscapearchitecturemosquecityscapebuildingsskyrooftops

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve warm and cool tones, and practice layering brushstrokes to build texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and tower.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue.
step 03
Establish the main color blocks for the buildings and landscape using simplified shapes.
step 04
Begin layering colors to define the forms and create depth, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 05
Add details to the rooftops, dome, and tower, using varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the overall balance of the painting.
step 07
Add final details such as windows and subtle textures.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium orange · viridian green

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones of the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky and to cool down the greens. Add small amounts of orange to warm up the browns.

techniques