plate no. 7652

Faszination Santorin

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingsseaskycloudsarchitecturevegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using bold brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve vibrant and harmonious color combinations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition of the buildings and landscape using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, sea, and buildings using thinned paint.
step 03
Begin to define the shapes of the buildings with thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details such as windows, doors, and architectural features, focusing on accurate placement and proportion.
step 05
Introduce highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension in the buildings and landscape.
step 06
Paint the foliage and other vegetation, using a variety of greens and textures.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches to complete the painting.
step 08
Varnish the painting once it is completely dry to protect the surface and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium red · cadmium yellow

secondary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · sap green

Mix blues and white for the sky and sea, varying the proportions to create different shades. Use cadmium red and yellow to create oranges and yellows for the buildings. Mix greens with blue and yellow for the foliage.

techniques