plate no. 8508

Untitled

oilCubismcityscapebuildingslandscapeskywaterfigureleaves

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop their understanding of geometric shapes and color mixing to create depth. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into basic forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the geometric forms.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background hills.
step 03
Paint the large building structures with flat colors, gradually adding subtle gradients.
step 04
Add the smaller building details, like windows, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Paint the leaves and tree trunk, paying attention to their simplified shapes.
step 06
Add the figure in the archway, using a limited palette of colors.
step 07
Refine the edges of the shapes and add any final details.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish for protection.

color palette

primary · sky blue · pink · green

secondary · red · yellow · brown · white

Mix pink by adding white to red. Create variations of green by mixing blue and yellow with small amounts of brown or white. Achieve the building colors by mixing primary colors with white to create lighter tones.

techniques