TheoriumThe Kuindzhi Effect
Theorium "The Kuindzhi Effect" — 3 video lessons about the light that made a painting a legend.
"Moonlit Night on the Dnieper" by Arkhip Kuindzhi caused a real sensation while the artist was still alive. To viewers it seemed almost impossible to reach such a bright moonlight glow with paint. There were even rumors that a lamp was hidden behind the canvas — so unusual was the effect of the light. In the new Theorium we will look in detail at how Kuindzhi created this illusion and why it works. The Theorium consists of…
Theorium "The Kuindzhi Effect" — 3 video lessons about the light that made a painting a legend.TheoriumThe Kuindzhi Effect
"Moonlit Night on the Dnieper" by Arkhip Kuindzhi caused a real sensation while the artist was still alive. To viewers it seemed almost impossible to reach such a bright moonlight glow with paint. There were even rumors that a lamp was hidden behind the canvas — so unusual was the effect of the light. In the new Theorium we will look in detail at how Kuindzhi created this illusion and why it works. The Theorium consists of…
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Course programme
Theory
- The Kuindzhi Effect
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
References
- The Kuindzhi Effect ref RM
- Kuindzhi Effect logo ref Mikhail
- effect kuingi u2
- effect kuingi u3
- The Kuindzhi Effect Lesson 1
- The Kuindzhi Effect Lesson 1_2_1
- The Kuindzhi Effect Lesson 1_2_2
- The Kuindzhi Effect Lesson 3
Materials
Paints
For paints we will need my classic set of colors.
I work with the French paint PEBEO. You can take paint from other makers, but the shades may differ.
Below is the list of colors and their PEBEO numbers
- titanium white25
- lemon yellow01
- cadmium yellow02
- cadmium red 05/06/07 ( choose one or all)
- light ochre20
- raw sienna21
- pink37
- madder50
- turquoise38
- cobalt12
- ultramarine14
- steel blue47
- black24
The only color from the Ladoga / Master Class range - Raw Leningrad Umber.
Canvas
Size: 50x60
In the lessons I paint on linen canvases. You are free to take whatever size you like. It is worth going by the ratio of the sides.
If the reference is elongated, the difference between the sides should be 20 cm or more (for example 40x60 / 50x70).
Classic rectangular formats have a 10cm difference (40x50 / 50x60)
Squares or circles you also take according to the reference.
I do not mind if you depart from the given canvas proportions, for example, if the reference is elongated and you decide to take a square canvas.
It is always an interesting creative task.
Solvent
I paint with pure odorless pinene. If you are used to painting with oil or triple medium, that stays up to you, but I recommend taking a look at my way of building a painting.
Brushes
I use synthetic filberts. From the smallest to medium sizes. A flat wash brush is up to you. I will not be leaning on them. The bristle brush will not be a main brush either.
As the course is made, other tools may turn up; I will speak about them in the lesson, but they will not be essential.
Palette knife
I always recommend having 2-4 palette knives of different shapes.
Mikhail Mishinsky
Artist, teacher