plate no. 0706

Untitled

Georgi Kovachev, 1993

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapehillsskycloudsabstractarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and expressive brushwork to create an abstract landscape. It will also encourage experimentation with color and form.

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 hills and architectural forms with light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the sky with a base layer of light blue, adding darker blues for the clouds.
step 03
Establish the main color areas of the hills and architectural elements using thin washes.
step 04
Begin layering colors, focusing on capturing the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Use short, directional brushstrokes to build texture and form.
step 06
Add details such as the small dots and lines to create visual interest.
step 07
Refine the edges and shapes, adjusting colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · turquoise · yellow · white

secondary · orange · brown · dark blue

Mix turquoise by combining blue and green with white. Achieve variations in the hills by mixing yellow with orange, brown, and white. Darken blues with a touch of brown or black.

techniques