plate no. 0661
Cláudio nos Rochedos
Antonio Carneiro, 1912
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and practice creating form with loose, expressive brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes: rocks, figure, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of grey and beige.
- step 03
Establish the main color masses of the rocks using a mix of yellows, oranges, and browns.
- step 04
Add darker values to the rocks to create shadows and define form.
- step 05
Paint the figure using dark browns and blacks, focusing on the overall shape rather than details.
- step 06
Add the suggestion of the sea with dark blues and greys.
- step 07
Refine the shapes and values of the rocks, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 08
Add final details, such as the paper in the figure's hands.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium orange · raw sienna
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors (e.g., blue and orange) with white. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre to create a range of browns and earth tones for the rocks.
techniques
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·color mixing
- ·blocking in
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details, losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
- →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Making the rocks too uniform in color and texture.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
- ·mineral spirits (if using oil paints)
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
- ·mahl stick
A slightly textured canvas will help to create the rough texture of the rocks. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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