plate no. 6838
Walk to the Vomero
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing reflections on wet surfaces. It also provides practice in depicting figures in motion and creating a sense of depth.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures, trees, and the road.
- step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of diluted brown or gray.
- step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the trees and figures, using simplified color masses.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the figures, focusing on capturing their gestures and clothing.
- step 05
Develop the foliage of the trees, using broken brushstrokes to suggest leaves.
- step 06
Add reflections on the wet road surface, using lighter values and blurred edges.
- step 07
Refine the details of the carriage and surrounding landscape.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using white to adjust values. Use thin glazes of color to create depth and luminosity.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·glazing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Making the colors too saturated and unrealistic.
- →Not capturing the sense of movement and atmosphere.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas (12x24 inches)
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·varnish
Use a medium-tooth canvas for best results. Consider toning the canvas with a thin wash of burnt umber before starting.
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