plate no. 9085

Rome (by the Figure pond)

oilExpressionismcityscapefigurearchitecturelandscapearchescityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blocking in shapes, creating texture with visible brushstrokes, and understanding atmospheric perspective through color and value variations. It also provides an opportunity to practice simplified figure painting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, hills, buildings, figure, and ground, using thin washes.
step 03
Build up layers of paint, adding texture and detail with visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Focus on capturing the light and shadow patterns to create depth and form.
step 05
Refine the details of the figure, paying attention to the drapery and pose.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensional effect.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and expressive painting.
step 08
Add final details and texture to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix small amounts of blue and green to create the ground color.

techniques