apprentice
artistsserieslearnchatartworkscommunity gallery
apprentice

deliberate practice for serious artists

aboutgalleryprivacyterms
built by reducibl.com
home·artworks·On Sava river in summer
On Sava river in summer by Alfred Freddy Krupa

plate no. 2689

On Sava river in summer

Alfred Freddy Krupa, 2017

watercolorPost-Impressionismlandscaperiverbridgetreeswaterlandscapereflection
suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering transparent washes and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in simplifying complex structures like bridges into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the bridge, trees, and riverbank.

  2. step 02

    Apply a light wash of yellow ochre across the entire sky and foreground.

  3. step 03

    Mix a pale green and wash it over the water area, leaving some white for highlights.

  4. step 04

    Add darker greens and browns to the trees and riverbank, creating depth.

  5. step 05

    Paint the bridge structure with a diluted green-grey, paying attention to the perspective.

  6. step 06

    Create the reflection of the bridge and trees in the water, using slightly darker and more blurred versions of the colors.

  7. step 07

    Add final details and highlights to the bridge and trees.

  8. step 08

    Let dry completely.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · raw umber

secondary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and sap green. Use raw umber to create darker shades and shadows. Dilute colors with water for transparent washes.

techniques

  • ·wet-on-wet blending
  • ·layering washes
  • ·dry brush (for texture)
  • ·creating reflections

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the colors and losing transparency
  • →Making the reflections too detailed
  • →Not allowing washes to dry completely before layering
  • →Incorrect perspective on the bridge

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

  • ·watercolor paints
  • ·watercolor brushes (round and flat)
  • ·watercolor paper 140lb
  • ·palette
  • ·water container
  • ·pencil
  • ·eraser

optional

  • ·masking fluid
  • ·ruler

Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.

tips & new artworks in your inbox

no spam — unsubscribe anytime.

or to save artworks, chat, and track progress

related guides

watercolor techniques →color theory for painters →how to learn by studying the masters →
chat about this artwork

in this vein

related artworks

The Dinner Party

The Dinner Party

Jules-Alexandre Grun

La Fleuriste

La Fleuriste

Le Pho

Family on Vacation

Family on Vacation

Roman Selsky

Old wooden cottage in the snow

Old wooden cottage in the snow

Alfred Freddy Krupa

Paris Street

Paris Street

Maurice Utrillo

Grand bouquet of mimosa

Grand bouquet of mimosa

Moise Kisling

Versailles

Versailles

Alexandre Benois

Autumn Landscape with Birches

Autumn Landscape with Birches

Konstantin Gorbatov