plate no. 7644

Execução De Tiradentes

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1961

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfigurecrowdsoldierslandscapeskyexecution

some experience helpful

This painting provides an opportunity to practice painting figures in a crowd and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students can also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the platform, figures, and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, mountains, and foreground using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the values of the platform and figures, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Add details to the soldiers' uniforms and the crowd, simplifying the forms and using expressive brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the distant figures and landscape elements with less detail to create atmospheric perspective.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details, such as the facial features of the main figures and the texture of the landscape.
step 08
Review and adjust the painting as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · red · white · brown · blue

secondary · yellow · black · purple · green

Mix various shades of red by blending it with white, brown, or black. Create muted greens and purples by mixing complementary colors.

techniques

·blocking in
·atmospheric perspective
·expressive brushstrokes
·simplification of forms
·layering

common pitfalls

→Getting bogged down in details too early.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Ignoring atmospheric perspective, making the background appear too sharp.
→Using colors that are too saturated, resulting in a flat and unrealistic appearance.