plate no. 1806

Group of houses in Olevano

oilRomanticismsketch and studybuildingsarchitectureskycloudslandscapehillside

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering architectural forms with light and shadow. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and distance using color and value.

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 of the buildings and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, leaving space for the clouds.
step 03
Establish the basic values of the buildings, using a mix of browns and yellows.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the buildings.
step 05
Paint the foliage with dark greens and browns, suggesting texture with broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, adding windows, arches, and other architectural elements.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and foliage to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · sap green

Mix ultramarine blue with white for the sky, and add a touch of raw umber for the darker areas. Create the building colors by mixing raw umber, yellow ochre, and white in varying proportions. Use burnt sienna for the roof tiles and add sap green to raw umber for the foliage.

techniques