plate no. 6733

Capri

Konstantin Gorbatov, 1927

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingsmountainskyseatownfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in light and shadow, as well as practice applying broken color techniques to create texture and visual interest. It also provides an opportunity to understand atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the mountain, buildings, and coastline.
step 02
Establish the sky and sea with broad strokes, using light blues and whites.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the mountain and buildings, paying attention to the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, using smaller brushstrokes and varying colors to create texture and depth.
step 05
Develop the shadows and highlights on the buildings and mountain to create a sense of form.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, including the road and any figures.
step 07
Refine the overall painting, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · raw umber · cerulean blue

Mix various shades of yellow ochre and burnt sienna with white to create the warm tones of the buildings and mountain. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky and sea, adding small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt sienna to create variations in color.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·atmospheric perspective
·color layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impressionistic feel.
→Using colors that are too saturated or bright.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Not paying attention to the values and losing the contrast between light and shadow.