plate no. 2746

Sevastopol Bazaar

Konstantín Korovin, 1915

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapemarketfiguresstreetroofs

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex scenes into impressionistic forms. It's a good exercise in color mixing to achieve a harmonious, slightly muted palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of buildings and the street.
step 02
Establish the darkest and lightest values with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for the buildings, roofs, and street, using broad brushstrokes.
step 04
Start building up layers of color, focusing on capturing the light and shadow effects.
step 05
Add details to the buildings and market stalls, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the overall harmony of the painting.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the painting as needed, ensuring the composition and colors are balanced.

color palette

primary · red-orange · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · violet · burnt umber

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten values and create subtle shifts in color temperature.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·alla prima
·scumbling
·color temperature

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast.
→Not establishing a clear focal point.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 12x16
·Oil paints (red-orange, ultramarine blue, titanium white, yellow ochre, violet, burnt umber)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Rags