plate no. 1244

Tokaj

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingschurchskystreetlandscapevillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying expressive brushstrokes and understanding color temperature to create depth and form. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and planes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, church, and landscape, focusing on the perspective of the street.
step 02
Block in the sky with a base layer of blue, varying the tones slightly.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the buildings and roofs, using simplified shapes.
step 04
Add the darker values to define shadows and create depth, especially along the street and on the buildings.
step 05
Develop the texture of the landscape using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the church and other architectural elements.
step 07
Add highlights to suggest light and form, focusing on the edges of the buildings and the street.
step 08
Review and adjust colors and values to achieve the desired expressive effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · violet · sap green · titanium white

Mix various shades of blue for the sky by adding white or a touch of violet. Create the pink roofs by mixing red and white, and use yellow ochre mixed with small amounts of red and blue for the street.

techniques