plate no. 7219

Nagybánya

Istvan Ilosvai Varga, 1931

oilCubismcityscapebuildingstreeslandscapeskypathhouse

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color temperature and how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes. It also offers practice in applying visible brushstrokes to create texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and path, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and then moving to the buildings and foliage.
step 03
Mix the colors for the roof, ensuring you capture the subtle variations in hue and value.
step 04
Add the darker shadows and details to the buildings, using a slightly darker shade of the base color.
step 05
Develop the foliage by layering different shades of green, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Define the path with varying shades of green and yellow, adding highlights where the light hits.
step 07
Add final details such as the fence and any small accents of color.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the colors, values, and details.

color palette

primary · green · blue · yellow · purple

secondary · red · white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, adjust the temperature by adding red or white. Achieve the roof color by mixing purple with white and a touch of red.

techniques