plate no. 7168

View from Sorrento to Capri

oilRomanticismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesseafiguresmountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth. It also provides practice in capturing the textures of foliage and architecture with varied brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant mountains with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the larger masses of land and foliage, using darker values in the foreground.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings and trees, varying brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Introduce highlights and shadows to define forms and create depth.
step 06
Paint the figures, keeping them simple and suggestive.
step 07
Refine details and adjust values to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to emphasize focal points.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · sap green

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening colors with white and adding a touch of blue as they recede into the distance.

techniques