plate no. 2040
The View of Troitse-Sergiyev Monastery
Konstantin Yuon, 1916
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, trees, and figures, paying attention to perspective.
- step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue and gray for the sky and snow, establishing the overall tone.
- step 03
Paint the distant buildings with a lighter, desaturated palette to create atmospheric perspective.
- step 04
Add darker values to the buildings and trees in the foreground, defining their forms.
- step 05
Use dry brush techniques to create texture in the snow and tree branches.
- step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and limited color, focusing on their silhouettes.
- step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features.
- step 08
Refine the composition and add final touches, such as highlights and shadows.
color palette
primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber
secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · payne's gray
Mix white with small amounts of blue and umber for the snow and sky. Use ochre and umber for the buildings, and red for accents.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brush texture
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·layering washes
- ·limited palette
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using too much color
- →Ignoring atmospheric perspective
- →Incorrect proportions in buildings
- →Not establishing a clear value structure
materials
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
- ·watercolor paper 140lb
- ·watercolor paints
- ·#6 round brush
- ·#2 round brush
- ·water container
- ·palette
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·masking fluid
- ·palette knife
- ·kneaded eraser
Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve various effects.
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