plate no. 6073
As duas Igrejas (Itanhaém)
Anita Malfatti, 1940
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing broken color techniques and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the church, building, and figure.
- step 02
Block in the sky with light yellow and blue, blending softly.
- step 03
Establish the overall color scheme with a base layer of yellow ochre across the canvas.
- step 04
Add darker greens and browns to the foreground and midground to define the grassy areas.
- step 05
Paint the church and building with simplified shapes and muted colors.
- step 06
Develop the trees and foliage using short, broken brushstrokes of green, yellow, and brown.
- step 07
Add the figure in the foreground, simplifying the form and focusing on the overall shape.
- step 08
Refine details and add highlights to create depth and interest.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber
secondary · titanium white · cerulean blue · raw sienna
Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and sap green. Create muted tones by adding small amounts of burnt umber to other colors.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·dry brush
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →overworking the details
- →using too much detail in the background
- →muddying the colors
- →incorrect proportions of the buildings
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the broken color effect. Acrylics are a good option for beginners due to their faster drying time.
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