plate no. 7160
View of Tangier from a Terrace
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and understanding how light affects different surfaces in a complex scene. Students will also learn to simplify complex architectural forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the horizon line and major building forms.
- step 02
Block in the sky and sea with broad strokes, establishing the overall mood and color.
- step 03
Establish the base colors for the buildings, considering the light and shadow areas.
- step 04
Begin refining the shapes of the buildings, adding details and variations in tone.
- step 05
Work on the details of the architecture, such as windows, doorways, and textures.
- step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 07
Refine the foreground terrace, adding subtle details and textures.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
Mix blues and umbers for the sky and sea. Use white with umber and ochre for the buildings, varying the proportions for different tones.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·blocking in
- ·tonal variation
- ·dry brushing
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the architectural details early on
- →Not establishing a clear value structure
- →Ignoring atmospheric perspective
- →Using colors that are too saturated
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·easel
- ·painting rags
A toned canvas can be helpful for establishing the overall color mood.
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