plate no. 7296

Self Portrait with Saint George Cathedral

Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1933

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildinglandscapetreesskyroadarchitecture

some experience helpful

This painting provides an opportunity to practice impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create a vibrant landscape. Students can learn to simplify complex forms into expressive strokes of color.

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 cathedral, trees, and road, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with light yellows and whites, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the cathedral dome with reds, oranges, and browns, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Apply layers of yellows, oranges, greens, and browns for the trees, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Paint the road with blues, grays, and hints of yellow, suggesting the direction and light.
step 06
Add details to the cathedral, such as windows and architectural features, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, blending and layering as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression.