plate no. 9525

Ariccia, Buildings on the Edge of the Town

oilRomanticismlandscapebuildingstreeslandscapeskyfoliagehillside

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth. It also provides practice in rendering architectural forms within a natural landscape.

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: buildings, trees, and hillside.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light wash of blue, blending towards the horizon.
step 03
Block in the basic colors of the buildings, using a mix of ochre and umber.
step 04
Paint the distant trees and foliage with diluted greens and blues to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add darker greens and browns to the foreground trees and bushes, creating depth.
step 06
Define the details of the buildings, such as windows and roof tiles.
step 07
Add highlights to the foliage and buildings to create a sense of light.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · titanium white

Mix ultramarine blue with white for the sky. Combine yellow ochre and burnt umber for the building tones. Use sap green mixed with yellow ochre and burnt umber for various foliage shades.

techniques