plate no. 9082

Chiacchiere a Riomaggiore

oilRealismgenre paintingfiguresbuildingsstreetcobblestonesdoorwaystown

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a realistic setting and understanding how light and shadow affect form and texture, particularly on the cobblestones.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and perspective of the street scene.
step 02
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and figures with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to build up the shadows and highlights on the buildings and cobblestones.
step 04
Start adding details to the figures, paying attention to their poses and clothing.
step 05
Refine the textures of the cobblestones and building walls with small, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Add highlights and details to the figures' faces and hands.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Mix raw umber and white for the lighter stone tones. Use burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create darker shadows. Add yellow ochre to burnt sienna for the warmer tones in the buildings.

techniques