plate no. 9557
Vilno. Entrance to the Holy Trinity monastery.
some experience helpful
This painting is good for learning about perspective and how to create depth in a painting. Students will practice layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and archway.
- step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, buildings, and street using thin washes.
- step 03
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms.
- step 04
Layer in the red roof tiles and blue window details.
- step 05
Use short, visible brushstrokes to create texture on the buildings and street.
- step 06
Paint the figure in the foreground, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth.
- step 08
Add final details to the archway.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · titanium white
secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · yellow ochre
Mix blues and whites for the sky and archway. Use raw sienna and burnt sienna for the street, and mix reds with white for the roof.
techniques
- ·linear perspective
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·color mixing
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect perspective
- →muddy colors
- →overworking the details
- →flat values
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil or acrylic medium
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·easel
- ·painting medium
Use a medium to help with blending and layering. Acrylics will dry faster, while oils will allow for more blending time.
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