plate no. 2419

View of Chioggia

oil, panelRealismcityscapeboatsbuildingswaterfiguresskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with loose brushstrokes and simplifying complex scenes into essential shapes and values. It's also a good exercise in depicting reflections and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.

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: buildings, boats, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, water, buildings, and ground, using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the darkest darks and lightest lights to create a value structure.
step 04
Add details to the buildings and boats, focusing on capturing their form with simple brushstrokes.
step 05
Develop the reflections in the water, using horizontal strokes and slightly desaturated colors.
step 06
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement within the scene.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of brown and ochre by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky and water, adding touches of ochre to warm the water's color. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow.

techniques