plate no. 7994

Los quinteros (Afuera de Buenos Aires)

oilNew Realismgenre paintingfiguresfieldskycloudslandscapefarm

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork, color mixing for atmospheric perspective, and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also encourages observation of light and shadow on figures in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with thin washes of color, establishing the overall mood and lighting.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the field, using broad strokes to create texture and depth.
step 04
Roughly paint the figures, focusing on their gestures and proportions rather than fine details.
step 05
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the figures and landscape.
step 06
Introduce highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and landscape, using smaller brushstrokes to add texture and interest.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive and expressive painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · sap green

Achieve the earthy tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and white. Use small amounts of blue and red to create variations in the sky and shadows. Mix greens with yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·scumbling
·broken color
·alla prima
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality of the original.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure, resulting in a flat and uninteresting painting.
→Using colors that are too saturated, creating a jarring and unrealistic effect.
→Neglecting to consider the atmospheric perspective, making the background appear too sharp and defined.