plate no. 9232

Venetian Lagoon near the Church of Santa Maria Della Salute

oilImpressionismcityscapewaterbuildingsboatsskytreesfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering reflections in water and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details with simplified brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the church, the bridge, and the water line.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, water, and buildings.
step 03
Begin adding details to the church, focusing on the domes and architectural features.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage, using varied greens and textured brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the boats and figures, paying attention to their placement and proportions.
step 06
Develop the reflections in the water, using vertical strokes and slightly desaturated colors.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix various shades of gray for the buildings by combining ultramarine blue, raw umber, and white. Achieve the water's color by mixing ultramarine blue, raw umber, and a touch of viridian. Use burnt sienna and cadmium red for the orange umbrella.

techniques