plate no. 0719

Study from Spoleto, Italy

Anna Katarina Boberg, 1922

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)landscapetreesbuildingslandscapeskyhillsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's also a good exercise in capturing the overall mood and atmosphere of a scene.

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 landscape, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, distant hills, and foreground using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up the darker values in the trees and buildings, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 04
Add details to the trees, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest foliage.
step 05
Refine the shapes and values of the buildings, adding details like windows and roof tiles.
step 06
Work on the foreground vegetation, using a variety of greens and browns to create texture.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and form.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall color balance and value contrast.

color palette

primary · olive green · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cerulean blue · cadmium red

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and cerulean blue with varying amounts of burnt umber to control the shade. Achieve the sky color by mixing titanium white with a touch of cerulean blue and yellow ochre.

techniques