plate no. 6774

Village Mikhailovskaya

Ilya Mashkov, 1933

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscapevillagebuildingstreesskychurch

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create texture and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line using light pencil strokes.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes of blue, white, and violet, blending gently.
step 03
Block in the large masses of color for the buildings, using a mix of white, gray, and hints of green and blue.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage with short, broken strokes of green, yellow, and brown, varying the values.
step 05
Develop the foreground with layers of green, yellow, and brown, creating a sense of depth with lighter values in the distance.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using a fine brush.
step 07
Refine the sky and foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · violet · raw umber

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre with ultramarine blue and white. Use violet to create shadows in the sky and foliage. Add burnt sienna to greens and yellows for earth tones.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and perspective.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough to create texture and interest.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, titanium white, sap green, burnt sienna, violet, raw umber)
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·rags