plate no. 8628

View of Granada

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapearchitecturegardentreeswallsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering complex scenes. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the wall, buildings, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and the wall, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 04
Add the darker tones to the buildings and foliage to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Begin layering details on the wall, including the arches and the vegetation.
step 06
Refine the details of the garden, including the fountain and the geometric patterns.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings, wall, and foliage to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · sap green · cadmium red light · raw umber

Achieve the warm tones of the buildings by mixing burnt sienna with yellow ochre and a touch of red. Create the greens for the foliage by mixing yellow ochre with ultramarine blue and a touch of white.

techniques