plate no. 4310

Colonna Dell’Immacolata from the Via Macherroni, Palermo

oilRomanticismcityscapebuildingscityscapecolumnfiguresstreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, atmospheric perspective, and capturing detail with loose brushwork. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and scale within a complex urban 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 and perspective lines of the buildings and column.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point(s).
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 04
Begin to define the shapes of the buildings and the column with darker values.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and balconies, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Indicate the figures in the street with simple shapes and gestures.
step 07
Soften edges and blend colors to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue or burnt sienna to adjust the temperature of the colors.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

→Getting the perspective wrong, leading to a distorted composition.
→Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural look.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Using colors that are too saturated.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·raw umber oil paint
·titanium white oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·burnt sienna oil paint
·ultramarine blue oil paint
·round brushes (various sizes)
·linseed oil

optional

·palette knife
·painting medium
·varnish

Use a canvas with a slightly textured surface to enhance the effect of the brushwork. Consider using a limited palette to create a sense of harmony and unity in the painting.

tips & new artworks in your inbox

no spam — unsubscribe anytime.

or to save artworks, chat, and track progress

chat about this artwork

in this vein