plate no. 9945

Forentice Landscape, Viale dei Colli

oil, boardPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapehillstreesbuildingscityscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes of the hills and buildings.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of burnt sienna or raw umber as an underpainting to establish the overall warm tone.
step 03
Block in the sky with a mix of blue, white, and a touch of yellow, blending softly.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with muted blues and greens, using lighter values for areas closer to the horizon.
step 05
Add the hillside using a mix of greens, browns, and yellows, varying the values to create depth and texture.
step 06
Paint the buildings with simplified shapes and colors, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add details such as trees and bushes using small, broken brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows, and adjusting the colors as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · raw umber · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the muted greens by mixing yellow ochre with ultramarine blue and a touch of white. Use burnt sienna and raw umber to create the warm earth tones, and add white to lighten the values.

techniques