plate no. 7916

Via Calimala

oilRealismcityscapecityscapebuildingsstreetpeoplemarketarchitecture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting complex scenes with many figures and buildings, as well as capturing the atmosphere of a bustling marketplace. It also provides practice in using a limited color palette to create a sense of unity and harmony.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the overall composition, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin to define the buildings with more detail, focusing on the architectural elements and textures.
step 04
Add the figures in the marketplace, using simplified shapes and gestures to suggest movement and activity.
step 05
Develop the details of the foreground elements, such as the produce and the figures closest to the viewer.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting the tones to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments to balance the elements.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · sap green · yellow ochre

Mix raw umber and burnt sienna with white to create the various tones of the buildings. Use sap green to add touches of color to the produce and figures. Mix yellow ochre with white for highlights.

techniques