plate no. 7349

Entrada

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, 1917

oilCubismstill lifestill lifefruitguitartextabstractgeometric shapes

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blocking, geometric abstraction, and layering of shapes. It also provides practice in creating a dynamic composition from seemingly disparate elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition on the canvas, focusing on the relative sizes and positions of the elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color using flat, opaque paint.
step 03
Start with the darkest colors first, then move to the lighter ones.
step 04
Add details such as the text, fruit shapes, and guitar elements.
step 05
Pay attention to the edges of the shapes, ensuring they are crisp and well-defined.
step 06
Layer colors to create depth and interest.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches.
step 08
Let dry and varnish if desired.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · black

Mix various shades of blue by adding white or black to ultramarine. Create browns by mixing red, yellow, and blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques