plate no. 1153

Carnaval em Madureira

Tarsila do Amaral, 1924

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingfiguresEiffel Towerlandscapebuildingscityscapeflags

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for learning about simplified forms, color blocking, and creating a sense of depth through overlapping shapes. Students can practice creating a stylized scene with a limited palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas, focusing on the placement of the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background hills.
step 03
Paint the Eiffel Tower, paying attention to the geometric structure and the placement of the crossbeams.
step 04
Add the buildings and other architectural elements, using simplified shapes and flat colors.
step 05
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and using bold colors for their clothing.
step 06
Add details such as the flags, the windmill, and the other small elements.
step 07
Refine the edges of the shapes and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sky blue · green · red

secondary · burnt sienna · white · black · orange

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Create variations of ochre by adding small amounts of red or brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·color blocking
·simplified forms
·flat washes
·layering
·geometric shapes

common pitfalls

→Overcomplicating the shapes
→Using too many colors
→Not planning the composition carefully
→Ignoring the overall color harmony

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil

optional

·medium gloss
·easel
·rags

Use a limited palette of colors to maintain the painting's simple and harmonious aesthetic. Acrylics are a good choice for beginners due to their fast drying time.

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