plate no. 9058

Roofs and Chimneys in Venice

ink, paperBaroquecityscapebuildingscityscapechimneysroofsfigureswindows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in tonal values and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details with ink or monochrome paint.

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 perspective lines of the buildings and chimneys.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the painting, focusing on shadows and architectural details.
step 03
Begin to fill in the mid-tones, gradually building up the values to create depth.
step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create texture and detail in the buildings and roofs.
step 05
Pay attention to the atmospheric perspective, making distant objects lighter and less detailed.
step 06
Add the figures in the foreground, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches to complete the painting.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the composition.

color palette

primary · black · white

secondary · gray

Achieve various shades of gray by diluting black ink or paint with water or mixing black and white paint.

techniques

·hatching
·cross-hatching
·atmospheric perspective
·tonal value

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
→Failing to establish a strong value range, resulting in a flat and lifeless painting.
→Ignoring the perspective and creating distorted or unrealistic architectural forms.
→Making the distant elements too dark or detailed, negating the effect of atmospheric perspective.