plate no. 3603

View over Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifewindowflowersfruitcityscapebuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides an opportunity to explore loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the window and still life elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background cityscape.
step 03
Establish the values (light and dark) of the main objects.
step 04
Begin layering colors within each object, using broken color and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the flowers, fruit, and other still life elements.
step 06
Refine the window frame and the transition between the interior and exterior.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value relationships.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and depth.

color palette

primary · gray · red · purple · blue

secondary · green · white · brown

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the cityscape. Use red and purple to create the flower colors, and mix browns and greens for the fruit and table.

techniques