plate no. 0769

July

Martiros Sarian, 1937

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapefigurestreesbuildingspathmountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying expressive brushstrokes and understanding color temperature to create depth and form. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes 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
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and path, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky and distant mountains with light, muted colors.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the buildings, using variations of ochre and purple.
step 04
Paint the large tree on the left, using a mix of greens and browns, and add the small red fruit.
step 05
Define the path with light ochre and white, indicating the direction of light.
step 06
Add the figures, simplifying their forms and using small brushstrokes of color.
step 07
Develop the foreground foliage with expressive strokes of green, yellow, and brown.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in the greens by adding white or burnt sienna. Achieve the building colors by mixing yellow ochre with small amounts of purple or red.

techniques