plate no. 2548
Mangaratiba, “toca da velha”
Jose Pancetti, 1946
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to create depth and atmosphere. It's also good practice for capturing light and shadow on different surfaces.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the building, the rocks, the sea, and the figure.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sea, the sky, the rocks, and the building walls.
- step 03
Add darker tones to define the shadows on the rocks and the building.
- step 04
Paint the figure with simple shapes and colors, focusing on the red shirt and white skirt.
- step 05
Add the boats in the sea, using small, dark shapes.
- step 06
Refine the details of the building, such as the door and roof.
- step 07
Add highlights to the rocks and the sea to create a sense of light.
- step 08
Review and adjust the colors and values as needed.
color palette
primary · turquoise blue · white · gray · ochre
secondary · red · green · brown
Mix the turquoise blue by combining a cerulean blue with a touch of green and white. Use white to lighten the gray for the rocks. Mix ochre with browns and whites to create the building color.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·dry brushing
- ·color mixing
- ·simplification
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
- →Not capturing the correct values, which can flatten the image.
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
- →Making the brushstrokes too small and timid.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 12x16
- ·Acrylic or oil paints
- ·Round brushes (sizes 4, 8)
- ·Flat brush (size 6)
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Odorless mineral spirits (if using oils)
- ·Linseed oil (if using oils)
optional
- ·Easel
- ·Medium gloss
- ·Rags
Use a limited palette of colors to simplify the mixing process. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color.
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