plate no. 2210

Capri

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapepalm treesbuildingsmountainsfiguressky

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as capturing the unique textures of foliage and architectural details. Students will learn to simplify complex scenes into manageable shapes and color blocks.

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 mountain, buildings, and palm trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, suggesting cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the base colors of the mountain, using greens, yellows, and browns, and indicate the placement of buildings.
step 04
Paint the buildings with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on their relationship to each other.
step 05
Add the palm trees, paying attention to the structure of the trunks and the shapes of the fronds.
step 06
Block in the foliage in the foreground with greens, yellows, and oranges, creating a sense of depth.
step 07
Add the figures and other details in the foreground, refining the shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · sky blue · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and sky blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix browns with burnt sienna and a touch of blue.

techniques