plate no. 9108

Marinha

Jose Pancetti, 1947

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildingsmountainswaterskyvegetationboat

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to define form. Students can learn to create depth through color temperature and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, mountains, and water, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and land using thinned paint.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the mountains and buildings, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Introduce the secondary colors for the vegetation and details on the buildings.
step 05
Refine the shapes and edges of the forms, adding details like the boat and figures.
step 06
Add highlights to create a sense of light and form.
step 07
Adjust colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Use white to lighten colors and create variations in value. Mix burnt sienna and raw umber for darker tones.

techniques

·blocking in
·color mixing
·layering
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing and creating subtle variations.
→Ignoring the importance of value in creating depth and form.
→Not establishing a clear focal point.