plate no. 0120

Fundadores De Porto Alegre

Aldo Locatelli, 1962

oilAcademicismreligious paintingfigureshistorical scenehorseslandscapesettlersflags

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition with multiple subjects, and creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering textures and historical clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 03
Develop the background elements, focusing on creating atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Start refining the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 05
Add details to the clothing and accessories, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Introduce highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Carefully blend and soften edges to achieve a realistic effect.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and white, with touches of red for warmth. Create atmospheric perspective by adding blue and white to the background colors.

techniques

·figure drawing
·atmospheric perspective
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·dry brushing

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions in figures.
→Overworking details too early in the process.
→Failing to create depth through atmospheric perspective.
→Muddying colors by over-mixing.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 24x36
·Oil paints (burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, cadmium red light, ivory black)
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags