plate no. 3046
Moscow Street of XVII Century
Andrei Ryabushkin, 1895
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in motion and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the textures of different materials using visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch to map out the main figures, buildings, and the overall composition.
- step 02
Establish the background with broad washes of color, focusing on the sky and distant buildings.
- step 03
Block in the main shapes and colors of the figures, paying attention to their proportions and poses.
- step 04
Start adding details to the figures, such as clothing, facial features, and accessories.
- step 05
Develop the foreground, including the water and the wooden planks, using short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows to create a sense of depth and volume.
- step 07
Add final details, such as reflections in the water and highlights on the figures' clothing.
- step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments.
color palette
primary · red · green · brown · blue
secondary · yellow · ochre · white · black
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using white to adjust the value. Create the greens by mixing blues and yellows, and the browns by mixing reds, yellows, and blues.
techniques
- ·Broken color technique
- ·Impasto
- ·Scumbling
- ·Atmospheric perspective
- ·Figure drawing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth.
- →Not paying enough attention to the proportions and poses of the figures.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
- ·Oil paints (red, green, brown, blue, yellow, ochre, white, black)
- ·Assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Linseed oil
- ·Odorless mineral spirits
- ·Rags
optional
- ·Medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·Varnish
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to speed up drying time and improve blending.
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