plate no. 8953

Caminho Pedonal Em Caldas De São Jorge

Paulo Fontes, 2016

acrylicPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeswaterlandscapefoliagepathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve vibrant greens and blues.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the trees, water, and path.
step 02
Apply a base layer of color to the sky, water, and foliage.
step 03
Begin layering different shades of green and yellow for the trees and foliage, using short, thick brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the tree trunks with browns and yellows, emphasizing the texture.
step 05
Paint the water with varying shades of blue and white, reflecting the sky and surrounding foliage.
step 06
Create the path with browns, yellows, and whites, using a similar impasto technique.
step 07
Add small details like flowers and highlights to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Refine the edges and add final touches to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

Mix different shades of green by combining sap green with yellow ochre and a touch of blue. Achieve lighter greens by adding white. Create browns by mixing burnt sienna with blue and yellow.

techniques