Venice is one of Ian’s favourite drawing locations and is the catalyst for many of his ideas. In this project he highlights the tremendous character of the confined doorways.
This is a small scale painting with a confined composition and a priority of Ian’s is to guide you through the process of colour mixing.

“Learning how to use your palette well is critical to becoming a good painter”

If you want to overcome any fears of understanding paint and mixing the right colours, then this is the tutorial for you.


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What will you learn from this tutorial?

Focusing on colour, light and surface texture, Ian begins by showing you how he transfers his drawing from the sketchbook onto the stretched paper.

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  • Understand scale and proportion by drawing the initial design of the doorway and its surround.
  • Laying down lines of character to complete the decayed quality of the stone and plastered walls.

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Colour and surface texture

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  • The fragile and broken surfaces are created by layers of texture; Ian describes the best ways to build up the surface of the painting.
  • The initial colour decisions are all made on the palette, Ian talks you through the best way to use the mixing area and build up an understanding of paint.
  • Brushstrokes and layers of colour are the main focus to Ian’s early stages of the painting. This starts to build the atmosphere and character in the painting.
  • Ian guides you through the techniques to create light and shadow. This is a strong feature of the image and links to tutorials discussing tonal qualities.

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Finishing touches

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  • Creating a sense of space and depth is Ian’s priority as the painting nears the end. He illustrates up close, the intricate brushstrokes needed to work with the initial colour choices.
  • Intricate character requires minor adjustments and subtle tonal changes of colour. Ian explains the importance of the end decisions to create the perfect light quality.

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Who is this tutorial for?

Ian is regularly asked the question, “What is the best way to get into oil painting?”

This tutorial is geared up to provide the visual answers to this problem.

Students often fear the initial technical problems with oil paint and Ian is quick to point out the best strategies to overcome any apprehension. This is a small scale image that is suited to any Art & Design or Fine Art student ready to take these first creative steps.

For those students already adept with oil paint, this tutorial will still help you make those critical colour decisions regarding light, shadow and three dimensional space

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Venetian Doorway Tutorial Outlined

WEEK ONE

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Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Starting the drawing
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WEEK TWO

[simple_box]Part 3: Adding character to the drawing
Part 4: Completing the layout
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WEEK THREE

[simple_box]Part 5: Applying texture
Part 6: Setting up the palette
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WEEK FOUR

[simple_box]Part 7: Mixing colour
Part 8: First colour
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WEEK FIVE

[simple_box]Part 9: Door surround
Part 10: Door shading
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WEEK SIX

[simple_box]Part 11: Plinth and steps
Part 12: The surrounding wall
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WEEK SEVEN

[simple_box]Part 13: Concluding the wall
Part 14: Doorway glass
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WEEK EIGHT

[simple_box]Part 15: Neutralising the palette
Part 16: Building the shadows
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WEEK NINE

[simple_box]Part 17: Shadows in the columns
Part 18: Shadows in the door
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WEEK TEN

[simple_box]Part 19: Completing the door details
Part 20: The column shadows
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WEEK ELEVEN

[simple_box]Part 21: The plinth & steps
Part 22: Detail on the walls
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WEEK TWELVE

[simple_box]Part 23: Darken shadows
Part 24: Mixing the detail colours
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WEEK THIRTEEN

[simple_box]Part 25: Adding more details
Part 26: The finishing touches
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