plate no. 0925

Pannocchio houses in Castiglioncello

oil, panelRealismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingfieldruralshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to depict distance.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of white and a touch of yellow ochre.
step 03
Establish the dark masses of the trees and buildings using a mix of burnt umber and ultramarine blue.
step 04
Add the mid-tones to the field, mixing yellow ochre, raw sienna, and a touch of green.
step 05
Begin layering details in the trees, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest foliage.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add highlights to the foliage and grasses to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Finish with subtle details and adjustments to values and colors.

color palette

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

secondary · raw sienna · sap green · cadmium yellow light

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue for dark greens and browns. Use yellow ochre and white to create the base for the sky and sunlit areas of the field. Add small amounts of sap green to the field for variation.

techniques

·dry brushing
·scumbling
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·broken color

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Creating too much contrast in the shadows.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of depth.
→Using too much green without mixing in earth tones.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x24 inches)
·oil paints (titanium white, burnt umber, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, raw sienna)
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife