plate no. 5601

Industrial Moscow

Konstantin Yuon, 1949

oil, canvasRealismcityscapecityscapesnowtreesbuildingsfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through color and value changes. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into manageable shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, buildings, and figures.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective of the cityscape.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the sky, snow, and buildings with thin washes of color.
step 04
Develop the colors of the sky, blending pinks, greens, and blues to create a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 05
Add details to the buildings and trees, using darker values to create contrast and depth.
step 06
Paint the figures in the foreground, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 07
Refine the details of the snow, adding highlights and shadows to create texture.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · alizarin crimson

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · viridian

Mix various shades of blue and white for the distant buildings and sky. Use alizarin crimson and white for the pinkish sky. Add yellow ochre and burnt umber to create warmer tones for the foreground.

techniques