plate no. 8420

Corner of Castellone

Antonio Sicurezza, 1976

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsarchitecturestreetarchesshadowscityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create texture and understanding how light and shadow define form in architectural subjects. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and arches.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Start layering paint to build up texture and define the forms of the buildings.
step 04
Pay close attention to the subtle color variations in the shadows and highlights.
step 05
Add details such as windows, doors, and architectural elements.
step 06
Refine the edges and shapes of the buildings, using thicker paint for highlights.
step 07
Add final touches and details to enhance the overall impression.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · cerulean blue · viridian green · cadmium red

Mix white with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber to create the warm, sunlit areas. Use cerulean blue and burnt umber to create the cool shadows. Add a touch of red to the umber for the ground.

techniques

·dry brush
·scumbling
·layering
·color mixing
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Getting lost in details too early in the process.
→Not paying attention to the subtle color variations in the shadows and highlights.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·yellow ochre oil paint
·titanium white oil paint
·burnt umber oil paint
·cerulean blue oil paint
·viridian green oil paint
·cadmium red oil paint
·assorted brushes (flat and round)

optional

·palette knife
·painting medium (linseed oil or alkyd medium)
·easel
·rags

Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the textural effect of the brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.

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