plate no. 6824

At the Well, Anacapri

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfigurewellbuildingwallcourtyardchickens

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create texture and capturing the effect of light on weathered surfaces. It also provides practice in painting figures in a naturalistic setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, well, and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of warm earth tones.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, well, and background, paying attention to their relative values.
step 04
Begin layering paint to build up texture and create the impression of weathered surfaces on the walls and well.
step 05
Refine the details of the figure, including the clothing and facial features.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Paint the chickens and other small details in the foreground.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting and enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · sap green

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth colors with white and small amounts of blue or green. Use glazes of thinned paint to create subtle color variations.

techniques