plate no. 2631

Landscape of Portici

oil, canvasRomanticismlandscapebuildingslandscapehillsidevegetationskystructure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. Students will also learn to capture the effect of light on different surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hillside, and sky.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue.
step 03
Establish the main areas of light and shadow on the hillside using earth tones.
step 04
Add the darker greens and browns for the vegetation, varying the shades.
step 05
Paint the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow on their surfaces.
step 06
Add details to the vegetation, such as individual leaves and branches.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings, including windows and architectural elements.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · viridian

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue for dark shadows. Use raw sienna and white for highlights on the buildings and hillside. Add small amounts of cadmium red to earth tones to create warmth.

techniques