plate no. 7259

Fishermen Street, Capri

Konstantin Gorbatov, 1926

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingsboatsseaskycloudsstreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for light and shadow and learn to depict textures using visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in creating depth through atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, boats, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky and sea with broad strokes, blending colors to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and balconies, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Paint the boats and figures in the foreground, adding reflections in the water.
step 06
Refine the details of the clouds and add highlights to the buildings and boats.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust the colors as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
step 08
Varnish the painting after it is completely dry to protect the surface and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · viridian · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix white with blue and yellow ochre for the sky. Use burnt sienna and white for the buildings, adding touches of red and blue for variation. Mix greens from blue and yellow for the sea.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
→Ignoring the effects of light and shadow on the forms.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, viridian, cadmium red, raw umber)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·rags