plate no. 8489

Miestas

Vytautas Kairiukstis, 1921

oilCubismcityscapecityscapebuildingsarchitectureskydome

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing color blocking and understanding how to represent form with simplified shapes. It also helps develop skills in creating depth and atmosphere through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and lines of the buildings and dome, focusing on their geometric forms.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Begin filling in the larger areas of color for the buildings, using a limited palette of reds, oranges, yellows, and blues.
step 04
Mix different values of each color to create depth and dimension within each shape.
step 05
Add darker tones to create shadows and define the edges of the buildings.
step 06
Introduce secondary colors like greens and purples in small areas to add visual interest.
step 07
Refine the shapes and edges of the buildings, paying attention to the relationships between them.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · orange · blue · yellow

secondary · green · purple

Mix various shades of red and orange by adding white, yellow, or a touch of blue. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, and purples by mixing red and blue.

techniques