plate no. 0469

Stari Sedrvan

Nadežda Petrović, 1913

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingsstreetcityscapearchitecturedomessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and capturing the essence of a scene with bold, expressive brushstrokes. It also encourages simplification of complex architectural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the street perspective.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color with thin washes, establishing the overall value structure.
step 03
Begin applying thicker paint with visible brushstrokes, focusing on the direction of light.
step 04
Build up texture and detail in the buildings, using short, broken strokes.
step 05
Mix and apply the colors for the sky, blending slightly to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to define the forms and create depth.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and impasto to emphasize the texture.

color palette

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

secondary · raw umber · cadmium yellow light · cerulean blue

Achieve the various browns and earth tones by mixing burnt sienna, raw umber, and yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and white to create the cooler tones in the shadows and sky. Add small amounts of cadmium yellow to brighten the ochre.

techniques