plate no. 4713

Família Do Fuzileiro Naval

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1935

oilExpressionismportraitfiguresportraitinteriorbalconylandscapeclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing, and creating textures with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into manageable shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the figures, balcony, and background.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the figures' clothing, skin tones, and background elements.
step 03
Begin refining the shapes of the figures and adding details to their faces and clothing.
step 04
Develop the background landscape, paying attention to the colors and values of the sky and distant hills.
step 05
Add details to the balcony and interior elements, such as the rug and wall decorations.
step 06
Refine the shadows and highlights on the figures and objects to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details and textures with visible brushstrokes to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to color, value, or composition.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · white · red

secondary · brown · green · orange · black

Achieve skin tones by mixing browns, reds, yellows, and white. Create the yellow dress by layering different shades of yellow and orange. Mix greens by combining blues and yellows.

techniques