plate no. 5706

Balcony. In Sorrento

canvas, oilRomanticismgenre paintingfiguresbalconylandscapearchitecturetreesmountain

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape setting and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also provides practice in rendering subtle light and shadow on architectural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the balcony and the placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, distant landscape, architecture, and foreground.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to define the shadows on the building and figures.
step 04
Develop the details of the figures, paying attention to their clothing and facial features.
step 05
Add details to the foliage and trees, using varying shades of green.
step 06
Refine the architectural details, including the texture of the walls and the shadows cast by the leaves.
step 07
Add the small details like the oranges and the items on the floor.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of green by combining blue, yellow, and brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve the warm tones of the building by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and a touch of red.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·rendering fabric

common pitfalls

→Incorrect perspective of the balcony
→Overly saturated colors
→Lack of depth in the landscape
→Poorly defined shadows
→Inaccurate proportions of the figures

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (ultramarine blue, raw umber, burnt sienna, titanium white, yellow ochre, cadmium red, sap green)
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags