plate no. 2593

Road Towards the Drinking Fountain, Balcic

Nicolae Darascu, 1930

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapefigureshillsideskyroad

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing color mixing to achieve muted tones and learning how to create depth using atmospheric perspective. Students will also develop skills in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hillside, and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of greyish-white, establishing the overall tone.
step 03
Establish the main color blocks for the hillside, buildings, and road, using a limited palette.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and rooflines, using darker and lighter tones.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 06
Refine the details of the hillside, adding texture and variation with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to color, value, and composition.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix white with raw umber and yellow ochre to create the base tones for the buildings and hillside. Use burnt sienna and cadmium red for the roof tiles and figure accents. Mix viridian with raw umber for the greens.

techniques