plate no. 6059

Villa Amendola

Achille Beltrame, 1918

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationfigureflagcityscapebuildingsskyroof

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting fabric folds, atmospheric perspective, and rendering a complex cityscape in a simplified manner. It also provides practice in capturing dynamic poses and conveying a sense of movement.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the main shapes: figure, flag, buildings.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant buildings using diluted washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figure: skin tones, clothing, and flag.
step 04
Develop the folds and shadows in the flag and clothing, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Add details to the cityscape, focusing on the shapes and values of the buildings.
step 06
Refine the figure's features and add details to the clothing and accessories.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · red · white · green · blue

secondary · brown · gray · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining complementary colors. Achieve the sky's atmospheric effect by diluting the blue with white and adding a touch of gray.

techniques

·dry brushing
·blending
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details in the background, which can distract from the main subject.
→Failing to capture the movement and flow of the flag and clothing.
→Using colors that are too saturated, which can make the painting look unnatural.
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast in creating depth and dimension.