plate no. 3668

Floresta Tropical

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1938

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapebirdsflowersfoliagewatermountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex botanical forms into expressive brushstrokes. It will also help them understand how to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in a landscape.

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 birds, floral arrangements, and distant landscape.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and background foliage using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering in the darker greens and browns for the foliage, paying attention to the shapes and textures.
step 04
Add the lighter colors and highlights to the flowers, building up the forms with short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the birds, starting with a light underpainting and then adding the details with darker lines and shadows.
step 06
Refine the details of the landscape, adding subtle color variations and atmospheric perspective.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to the flowers and foliage to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring that the focal points are well-defined.

color palette

primary · sap green · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques