plate no. 7204
Na Cisterna
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, including the buildings, well, figure, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, paying attention to the cloud formations.
- step 03
Establish the basic color and value of the ground, buildings, and trees, using thin washes.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, focusing on the texture of the walls and roof tiles.
- step 05
Paint the figure, simplifying the form and using a limited palette of blues and grays.
- step 06
Develop the well structure, paying attention to the light and shadow on the stone.
- step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension throughout the painting.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve a harmonious overall effect.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · cadmium red
Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt sienna, raw umber, and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten these colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of cadmium red to warm up the browns.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the freshness of the impressionistic style.
- →Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 12x16
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·painting apron
Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the impressionistic effect. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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