plate no. 7835

Old Bucharest Seen from Sf. Spiridon

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise details. It's a good exercise in color mixing and creating depth through layering.

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 and composition of the buildings and landscape.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on overall tones.
step 03
Begin layering thicker paint, using visible brushstrokes to define forms.
step 04
Mix colors directly on the canvas to achieve a lively, impressionistic effect.
step 05
Add details like windows and architectural features with small, deliberate strokes.
step 06
Pay attention to the light and shadow to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the foreground vegetation with varied greens and blues.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · ultramarine blue

Achieve the muted greens by mixing yellow ochre with viridian green and a touch of raw umber. Vary the browns by mixing raw umber with cadmium red or yellow ochre. Lighten colors with titanium white, being careful not to make them too stark.

techniques