plate no. 1349

In the South (Tatar Saklya)

Vasyl Hryhorovych Krychevsky, 1929

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildinglandscapetreesskyhillsarchitecture

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, trees, and landscape.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue.
step 03
Apply thicker paint to the building, using white and subtle blues for shadows.
step 04
Use short, choppy brushstrokes to create the foliage of the trees, mixing greens, yellows, and blues.
step 05
Build up the landscape with layers of color, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 06
Add details to the building, such as the window and roof.
step 07
Refine the shapes and colors of the trees and landscape.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light · cerulean blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in the sky by adding white to ultramarine blue. Use burnt sienna to mute the greens and blues for the shadows.

techniques

·impasto
·broken color
·scumbling
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough, creating a flat texture.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the shadows.
→Making the building too symmetrical and rigid.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·linseed oil
·palette
·mineral spirits
·rags

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·varnish

Use a medium-grit canvas to enhance the texture of the paint. Consider using a palette knife for applying thick paint and creating interesting textures.

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