plate no. 0271

Sorrento. Grave of Sylvester Shchedrin.

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1924

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingshillsidefiguresarchitecturestreetvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. Students will also learn how to create a sense of atmosphere and light using color temperature and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hillside, and road, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and hillside, then moving to the buildings and road.
step 03
Establish the main light and shadow patterns, using darker values for shadows and lighter values for highlights.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 05
Develop the texture of the hillside and vegetation using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Add figures to the scene, paying attention to their placement and scale.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix various shades of white with yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, and mix greens with yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Add touches of cadmium red for accents.

techniques