plate no. 9958

Assisi

watercolor, paperImpressionismlandscapecityscapearchitecturefigurestreesskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in watercolor washes, layering, and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

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: the buildings, the road, and the basic tree lines.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre and burnt sienna to the buildings and road.
step 03
While the first wash is still damp, add slightly darker tones to suggest shadows and details on the buildings.
step 04
Paint the sky with a diluted blue wash, leaving some areas lighter to suggest clouds.
step 05
Use a mix of greens and browns to paint the trees, varying the values and hues to create depth.
step 06
Add the figures along the road using small, quick brushstrokes and simple shapes.
step 07
Define the edges of the road and buildings with slightly darker washes.
step 08
Add final details, such as the windows and architectural features, using a fine brush.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · sap green · alizarin crimson · raw umber

Mix yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the warm tones of the buildings and road. Use ultramarine blue diluted for the sky. Mix greens with blue and yellow, and browns with burnt sienna and a touch of blue.

techniques