plate no. 7789

View from St. Giorgio Marina

oilContemporary Realismcityscapewaterboatslighthousebuildingsskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting reflections in water and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle color variations in a cityscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: lighthouse, boats, and buildings in the background.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it softly.
step 03
Establish the basic water color, a mix of blues and purples, and indicate the main reflections.
step 04
Paint the lighthouse, focusing on its form and the subtle shadows.
step 05
Add the boats, paying attention to their shapes and colors.
step 06
Develop the background buildings with soft, muted colors to create depth.
step 07
Refine the reflections in the water, adding highlights and darker tones.
step 08
Add final details, such as the masts of the boats and the details on the lighthouse.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · sap green

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten and soften colors for the sky and distant buildings. Mix blues and browns for the water.

techniques