plate no. 3781

Torun

Petros Malayan, 1972

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapearchitecturestreetsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through layering washes. It also encourages experimentation with textures and loose brushwork to convey a sense of mood.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and street, focusing on perspective.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted grey or Payne's gray to the entire paper as a base tone.
step 03
Begin layering darker washes to define the shadows and forms of the buildings, working from light to dark.
step 04
Use a slightly drier brush to create textured effects on the building surfaces.
step 05
Add details like windows and architectural features with a fine brush, using darker tones.
step 06
Create the sky with soft, blended washes of grey and hints of blue or purple.
step 07
Add final details and adjust values to create depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Consider using salt or lifting techniques to create additional texture.