plate no. 7204

Na Cisterna

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingswellfigureskytreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and using broken color to create texture and form. They will also learn to simplify complex scenes by focusing on key shapes and values.

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 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