plate no. 9671

Janela do meu atelier, Bahia

Jose Pancetti, 1951

oilExpressionismlandscapestill lifefruitlandscapeseavegetationbuilding

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive composition. It also encourages experimentation with visible brushstrokes to add texture and visual interest.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the composition: the window sill, fruit, landscape elements, and building.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sky/sea, foliage, building, and fruit.
step 03
Add details to the landscape: the boat, the variations in green foliage, and the suggestion of a path.
step 04
Refine the shapes and colors of the fruit, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the building, including the roof and ladder.
step 06
Define the window sill and its shadows.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to match the original painting.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · sap green · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium orange · titanium white · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix browns by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre.

techniques