plate no. 5189
Kościół Św. Andrzeja
some experience helpful
This painting helps students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using bold, expressive brushstrokes to create texture and movement. It also encourages experimentation with color and perspective in a stylized manner.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, monument, and street layout, focusing on the overall composition.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the buildings, using simplified, flat tones.
- step 03
Add the darker colors for the roofs and shadows, defining the architectural forms.
- step 04
Paint the blue 'streets' and background, using directional brushstrokes to suggest movement.
- step 05
Add the figures and animals, simplifying them into basic shapes and using contrasting colors.
- step 06
Outline key elements with dark lines to enhance definition and create a graphic style.
- step 07
Add details like windows and architectural elements with small brushstrokes.
- step 08
Include the artist's signature and date in the lower right corner.
color palette
primary · white · blue · yellow · red
secondary · black · orange · pink · grey
Mix various shades of blue by adding white or black to a base blue. Create orange by mixing red and yellow. Achieve pink by mixing red and white.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·bold brushstrokes
- ·simplified shapes
- ·outlining
- ·stylized perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the details
- →Using too many colors
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing
- →Not simplifying the forms enough
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes (#2, #6, #10)
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
- ·pencil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·ruler
- ·easel
Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use. Use a variety of brush sizes to achieve different effects.
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