plate no. 7260

View of Santa Maria Della Salute Venice

oilImpressionismcityscapearchitecturewaterboatsfigurescityscapesky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, capturing architectural details with loose brushwork, and creating a sense of depth and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the church, the building to the left, and the water.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of blue, blending it towards the horizon.
step 03
Block in the basic shapes of the buildings using light washes of color, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the church, focusing on the architectural elements. Use a smaller brush for finer lines.
step 05
Paint the water and boats, capturing their reflections and the movement of the water.
step 06
Add the figures, using quick, gestural strokes to suggest their presence.
step 07
Develop the foreground, adding details to the pavement and the area around the fountain.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the subtle variations in the buildings by mixing white with small amounts of yellow ochre, raw umber, and burnt sienna. Create the sky by gradually mixing cerulean blue with white.

techniques