plate no. 4213
Untitled
suitable for beginners
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified shapes and color blocking, as well as understanding basic perspective and repetition in composition. It also encourages experimentation with visible brushstrokes to create texture.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 4 hrsapproach — 7 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building facade, including the three levels and the curved base.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: blue for the building, red for the base and horizontal lines.
- step 03
Paint the window shapes with white, then fill in the dark areas inside the windows with black.
- step 04
Add the details of the window frames and the small white circle.
- step 05
Use visible brushstrokes to add texture and variation to the blue and red areas.
- step 06
Outline the curved base with a black line.
- step 07
Add any final touches or corrections.
color palette
primary · cobalt blue · cadmium red · titanium white
secondary · black
Mix different shades of blue by adding white or a touch of red. The red can be lightened with white to create pinkish tones.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·simplified shapes
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·basic perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Making the lines too perfect
- →Using too many colors
- →Not allowing the paint to dry between layers
materials
surface · canvas board
required
- ·acrylic paints
- ·canvas board
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·water container
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·easel
- ·apron
Use inexpensive acrylic paints for this project. A canvas board is a good surface for beginners.
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