plate no. 8704
Easter market in Naples
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex scenes with many figures. Students can also practice creating a sense of depth and distance using color and value variations.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, monument, and major figures.
- step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
- step 03
Block in the large shapes of the buildings and monument, paying attention to the subtle color variations.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the figures, starting with the larger ones in the foreground.
- step 05
Develop the textures of the buildings and the ground using dry brush techniques.
- step 06
Refine the details of the monument and the figures, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 07
Add the final details, such as the windows, doors, and other architectural elements.
- step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and create a sense of atmosphere.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white
secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · ivory black
Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with small amounts of blue and red. Use white to lighten the values and create highlights.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·dry brush texture
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·figure drawing
common pitfalls
- →Getting lost in the details too early
- →Overworking the painting
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure
- →Incorrect perspective
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·round brushes size 2-6
- ·flat brushes size 4-8
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·turpentine
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to speed up the painting process.
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