plate no. 2145

Veranda. Essentuki.

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1948

oilPost-Impressionisminteriorverandaarchitecturechairtreeswindowinterior

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing perspective and color mixing to create depth. Students can learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and use loose brushstrokes to capture the essence of the subject.

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 of the veranda, chair, and window structure, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sky, trees, and the general tones of the veranda.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the structure of the veranda and the shadows.
step 04
Mix and apply the colors for the trees and foliage, varying the greens and yellows.
step 05
Paint the details of the window frames and the patterns within the glass.
step 06
Add the details of the chair, including the shadows and highlights.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue

Mix browns by combining burnt umber with small amounts of blue or yellow. Achieve greens by mixing blues and yellows, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Create lighter tones by adding white.

techniques

·loose brushstrokes
·color mixing
·perspective
·layering
·wet-on-dry

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the freshness of the painting.
→Not paying attention to perspective, which can make the structure look distorted.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing, resulting in a flat and uninteresting palette.
→Ignoring the shadows and highlights, which can make the painting look flat.