plate no. 6290

Spring in Kyiv`s Kurenivka District

Abraham Manievich, 1915

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeslandscapebuildingsskyfiguresvillage

some experience helpful

This painting allows students to practice expressive brushwork and color mixing to create a vibrant landscape. Students will also learn how to simplify complex scenes into abstract shapes and lines.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of trees, buildings, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, ground, buildings, and trees.
step 03
Begin adding details to the trees, using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 04
Develop the ground with varied greens and blues, following the implied contours.
step 05
Define the buildings with simple shapes and colors, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 06
Add details to the sky, using light blues and whites to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the foreground with darker values and more detailed brushwork.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall vibrancy and depth.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Create variations in the greens by adding small amounts of burnt sienna or ultramarine blue. Achieve the sky color by mixing cerulean blue with titanium white.

techniques