plate no. 3003

Holiday at Horezu

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingfigurestreesskyarchitecturelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint, capturing light and shadow, and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, figures, and trees, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the background sky and foliage with broad, loose strokes.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the building, using a limited palette.
step 04
Add details to the building, such as windows, arches, and roof tiles, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Define the figures with simple shapes and colors, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 06
Refine the foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · raw umber · sap green

Mix various shades of beige and pink for the building using white, yellow ochre, and burnt sienna. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust with burnt sienna for earthier tones.

techniques