plate no. 2436

Tomis Market

Octav Angheluta, 1975

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapefencerooftopssky

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students will develop skills in depicting architectural forms and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings and fence.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, buildings, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the buildings, starting with darker tones and gradually adding highlights.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture on the brick and rooftops.
step 05
Paint the fence with vertical strokes, varying the green tones to suggest depth.
step 06
Add details to the windows and architectural elements, paying attention to their shapes and shadows.
step 07
Refine the ground area with horizontal strokes, blending colors to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red-brown · yellow ochre · green · gray

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

Mix various shades of red-brown by combining burnt sienna, red, and a touch of blue. Achieve the greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·layering
·scumbling
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Over-blending the colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Neglecting the importance of value contrast in creating depth.
→Getting lost in details too early, before establishing the overall composition.
→Using too much paint, which can obscure the texture.