plate no. 6204

Vedere din Balcic

Jean Alexandru Steriadi, 1933

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainshousestreesskyfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to define form and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: mountains, houses, and road.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue and white.
step 03
Apply a base layer of light peach/tan to the mountain, varying the tone.
step 04
Add darker greens and browns to the trees and foliage, using short, choppy strokes.
step 05
Paint the houses with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on the roof angles.
step 06
Define the road with varying shades of tan and brown, suggesting a winding path.
step 07
Add the figure and cart as a dark silhouette.
step 08
Refine details and add highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · raw umber · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of peach for the mountain by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Greens are created by mixing blue and yellow, with umber added for darker tones.

techniques