plate no. 9396

Sulina Landscape

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingstreeslighthouseskylandscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose watercolor washes and capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detail. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, lighthouse, and trees.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre to the buildings and ground.
step 03
Add a pale blue wash to the sky, allowing it to blend with the yellow in places.
step 04
Paint the roofs with a mix of burnt sienna and a touch of blue, using broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the trees using a thin brush and a mix of brown and green, varying the intensity.
step 06
Define the shadows on the buildings and ground with a slightly darker mix of yellow ochre and burnt umber.
step 07
Add details to the lighthouse, such as the windows and railing, using a fine brush.
step 08
Add final touches and details to the trees and foliage.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · sap green · raw umber

Mix yellow ochre with burnt sienna for the warm tones of the buildings. Use ultramarine blue to create grays and shadows. Mix blue and yellow for greens.

techniques