plate no. 6939

Pogozero Olonets province Pudozh County

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationarchitecturechurchbuildingskyfencelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blocking and creating a sense of depth through layering and simple perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex shapes into basic forms.

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, fence, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, fence, and background trees.
step 03
Add darker values to define the shadows and architectural details of the buildings.
step 04
Mix and apply the colors for the domes, paying attention to their rounded shapes.
step 05
Add details to the fence, using varying shades of brown and orange.
step 06
Refine the edges of the buildings and fence to create a crisp, graphic look.
step 07
Add the small details like windows and crosses.
step 08
Make any final adjustments to color and value to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · brown · red · orange · gray

secondary · green · yellow · black

Mix browns by combining burnt umber and burnt sienna. Achieve the gray sky by mixing white with a touch of black and blue. The greens are muted, so mix a touch of brown into your green.

techniques