plate no. 9002

Suhumi Landscape

Micaela Eleutheriade, 1965

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingstreesfiguresstreetpalm tree

suitable for beginners

This painting helps students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to convey texture and form. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve a harmonious yet vibrant palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and figures, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and ground, using thin washes.
step 03
Add the main colors of the buildings, using slightly thicker paint and leaving some brushstrokes visible.
step 04
Paint the trees, paying attention to the direction and texture of the branches and leaves.
step 05
Add the figures and car, simplifying their forms and using contrasting colors to make them stand out.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, such as windows and awnings, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the colors, values, and composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the ground and buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky. Mix greens from blue and yellow. Add white to lighten colors and create variations.

techniques

·blocking in
·dry brush
·color mixing
·expressive brushstrokes
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Using too much detail
→Creating muddy colors
→Ignoring the overall composition

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oils)

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·rags
·turpentine or mineral spirits (for oil paint cleanup)

Use a medium-grain canvas to allow for visible brushstrokes. Acrylics are faster drying and easier to clean up, while oils offer richer colors and blending capabilities.

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