plate no. 0302

Igreja de São João del Rey

Jose Pancetti, 1945

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingtreearchitecturecityscapedoorbridge

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex architectural forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle variations in light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, tree, and bridge, focusing on proportions and composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, building, tree foliage, and bridge using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up layers of color on the building, adding details like windows and architectural elements.
step 04
Develop the tree foliage by layering different shades of green and brown, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the bridge, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Paint the red door, paying attention to its shape and the surrounding light.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, and adjust with white for lighter tones. Create the building's off-white color by mixing white with a touch of yellow ochre and burnt umber.

techniques