Tivoli

About this work

This sketch shows a rocky hillside with a half-buried building. The ruins include a round temple with columns and a flat roof. The ground looks uneven, with cracks and shadows. A few small figures are scattered around, but they’re faint. The artist used light pencil strokes and watercolor washes to keep it simple and rough. The colors are mostly soft browns and grays, like dusty stone. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint for soft effects.