plate no. 3635

Capri

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapehillsideskyvegetationtown

some experience helpful

This painting provides a good exercise in capturing light and shadow on complex forms using broken color and visible brushstrokes. Students will learn to simplify details and focus on the overall impression of the scene.

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 mountain, buildings, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white.
step 03
Establish the darkest shadows on the mountain and buildings using a mix of burnt umber and ultramarine blue.
step 04
Begin layering in the mid-tones on the mountain with greens, yellows, and browns, using broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the buildings, focusing on the light and shadow patterns created by the sun.
step 06
Add details to the foreground vegetation with short, broken strokes of green, brown, and yellow.
step 07
Introduce subtle color variations and highlights to create depth and interest.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow. Achieve earthy tones by blending burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Use white to lighten values and create subtle variations in color.

techniques