plate no. 6847

The Patio De San Miguel In The Cathedral Of Seville

oil, boardRealismgenre paintingbuildingchildrenfoliagecourtyardskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting light and shadow on architectural forms and rendering complex textures with visible brushstrokes. Students will also learn to create depth using atmospheric perspective and color variation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the basic composition and perspective of the building and courtyard.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of the building, sky, and ground with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the main light and shadow patterns on the building, paying attention to the direction of the light source.
step 04
Start building up the texture of the foliage and ground with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the building, such as windows, balconies, and architectural features.
step 06
Paint the figures in the foreground, focusing on capturing their poses and interactions.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting the overall balance and harmony.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · viridian · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light · alizarin crimson

Achieve the off-white of the building by mixing titanium white with small amounts of raw umber and burnt sienna. Create the greens of the foliage by mixing viridian with cadmium yellow light and raw umber. Use cerulean blue and titanium white for the sky.

techniques