plate no. 3109

Acordeonista

Angel Planells, 1971

oilCubismgenre paintingfiguresmusiciansaccordiongeometric shapeshatsmusical instrument

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex forms into geometric shapes and how to use color to define planes and create depth. It will also develop skills in color mixing and applying paint in a controlled manner.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the figures and background.
step 02
Divide the figures and background into geometric planes.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for each plane, starting with the darkest values.
step 04
Gradually build up the colors, adding highlights and shadows to define the forms.
step 05
Pay attention to the color relationships between adjacent planes.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures and the accordion.
step 07
Add the final touches and highlights.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · purple

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and white. Create the skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and white. Achieve the blues and greens by mixing ultramarine blue and viridian green with white for lighter tones.

techniques

·geometric abstraction
·color blocking
·planar analysis
·limited palette
·controlled brushstrokes

common pitfalls

→Overcomplicating the geometric shapes.
→Using too many colors and losing the harmony.
→Not paying attention to the value relationships.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Losing the overall composition by focusing too much on details.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes (#2, #4, #6)
·flat brushes (#4, #8)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oil paints)

optional

·medium gloss
·easel
·color wheel

Use a medium-grain canvas for better paint adhesion. Acrylic paints are easier to clean up and dry faster, while oil paints offer more blending possibilities.

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