plate no. 9614

Incontro Nei Campi

Pasquale Celommi, 1910

oilRealismgenre paintingfigureslandscapefieldmountainstreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and figure painting within a landscape. It also provides practice in creating subtle color variations to depict depth and distance.

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 figures and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, mountains, field, and figures.
step 03
Establish the values, paying attention to the light and shadow on the figures and the landscape.
step 04
Refine the details of the figures, including their clothing and facial features.
step 05
Add details to the landscape, such as the trees, grass, and flowers.
step 06
Create atmospheric perspective by softening the details and lightening the colors of the distant mountains.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create muted tones by adding a touch of burnt umber to your colors. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques