plate no. 7149

The Amalfi Coast

oil, canvasRomanticismcityscapebuildingsfigurescoastlineskyvegetationocean

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, rendering architectural details, and capturing the nuances of light and shadow in a complex scene. It also offers practice in painting figures within a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, coastline, and figures.
step 02
Establish the sky with light blues and subtle cloud formations, using soft blending techniques.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the buildings with warm earth tones, paying attention to their perspective.
step 04
Define the coastline and water, using variations of blue and gray to create depth.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, including windows, arches, and textures.
step 06
Paint the figures, focusing on their proportions and clothing details.
step 07
Render the vegetation and foreground elements, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall realism and depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · cadmium red light

Achieve the sky colors by mixing ultramarine blue with titanium white and a touch of yellow ochre. Create the building tones by blending burnt sienna, raw umber, and titanium white in varying proportions.

techniques