plate no. 6777

«Old town»

Ludwiga Nesterovich, 2014

ceramicsRealismlandscapebuildingsstreettowercityscapearchitecturealley

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing and color mixing to create a sense of depth. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with simplified forms and expressive brushstrokes.

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 perspective lines of the buildings and tower.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the buildings, street, and sky using diluted washes.
step 03
Add darker values to define the shadows and architectural details.
step 04
Mix and apply the specific colors for the buildings, paying attention to variations in tone.
step 05
Use a fine brush to add details like windows, doors, and architectural elements.
step 06
Introduce the green foliage on the left building.
step 07
Add highlights and details to the tower with lighter colors and gold accents.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add final touches to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · pink

secondary · sap green · black · gold

Mix blues and white for the buildings, varying the ratios to create different shades. Use pink and white for the central building. Mix greens for the foliage.

techniques