plate no. 1637

View of Chernihiv, Ukraine

watercolor, paperSymbolismcityscapebuildingscityscapearchitecturestreetwellsfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, color mixing for muted tones, and layering watercolor washes to create depth and form.

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 and perspective lines of the buildings and wells.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted Payne's gray or a similar cool gray to the sky.
step 03
Begin layering washes of color on the buildings, starting with the lightest tones and gradually building up darker values.
step 04
Mix and apply colors for the roofs, using a combination of browns, reds, and greens.
step 05
Paint the details of the wells, focusing on the wood grain and shadows.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and architectural elements.
step 07
Paint the street and foreground, using a mix of browns and grays.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and realism.