plate no. 3789

Mogoșoaia Palace

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildingpalacewaterreflectiontreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and capturing reflections in water using broken color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the palace and its reflection, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the main color areas of the sky, building, and water with thin washes.
step 03
Begin applying thicker paint with visible brushstrokes to define the structure of the palace.
step 04
Create the reflection by mirroring the colors and shapes of the palace in the water, using horizontal strokes.
step 05
Add details to the building's architecture and the surrounding foliage.
step 06
Refine the color variations and textures in the water to enhance the reflection effect.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix various shades of orange and brown for the building. Use blues and greens with touches of red and yellow to create the water reflections.

techniques

common pitfalls

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, cadmium red, sap green, titanium white)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·rags