plate no. 7402

Μonasteries at Mount Athos

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsarchitecturecityscapeskyroofschimneys

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a harmonious composition. It's a good exercise in understanding atmospheric perspective and color temperature.

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, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue.
step 03
Establish the main roof areas with a base color of yellow ochre.
step 04
Begin adding the shadows on the buildings using a mix of blue, purple, and brown.
step 05
Define the details of the windows, doors, and chimneys with darker values.
step 06
Add the green areas in the foreground, varying the shades of green.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow light · alizarin crimson

Mix white with yellow ochre for the lighter building surfaces. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create grays and shadows. Add alizarin crimson to white for the pinkish hues.

techniques