plate no. 4868

Red House

Petros Malayan, 1972

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapearchitecturecarriagestreetsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose watercolor washes and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also encourages simplification of complex architectural 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 and the overall composition.
step 02
Apply a light wash of green and gray for the sky and background.
step 03
Begin layering washes of color for the buildings, starting with the lightest tones.
step 04
Gradually build up darker values and shadows, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Add details like windows, doors, and the carriage using a smaller brush.
step 06
Use dry brush techniques to create texture on the buildings.
step 07
Refine the composition and add final touches to enhance the mood.
step 08
Allow to dry completely.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · alizarin crimson

Mix raw umber and ultramarine blue for the cool grays. Use burnt sienna and alizarin crimson for the red hues. Yellow ochre and sap green create the muted greens.

techniques