plate no. 1405

Calle Di Venezia

oilExpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetfiguresskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the street perspective.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point to guide the perspective.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 04
Apply thicker paint with visible brushstrokes to define the buildings and figures.
step 05
Use lighter, warmer colors for areas in sunlight and cooler colors for shadows.
step 06
Add details to the figures and architectural elements, keeping them simple and expressive.
step 07
Refine the sky with soft, blended brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and light.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and white. Use yellow ochre and cadmium yellow to create warm highlights. Add small amounts of burnt sienna for richer browns.

techniques