plate no. 3633
Meio Ambiente
Candido Portinari, 1934
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the major elements like the trees, parrot, monkey, and banana leaves.
- step 02
Block in the background colors, starting with the sky and the distant landscape.
- step 03
Paint the larger shapes of the trees and foliage, using simplified forms and colors.
- step 04
Add the parrot and monkey, paying attention to their basic shapes and colors.
- step 05
Layer in the details of the foliage, including the leaves, vines, and flowers.
- step 06
Add the small red dots to the background to create a sense of depth and texture.
- step 07
Refine the details of the parrot and monkey, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
color palette
primary · red · blue · green · brown
secondary · yellow · white · grey · orange
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create variations in brown by adding red, yellow, or blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·layering
- ·simplified shapes
- ·stylized representation
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →overcomplicating the shapes
- →using too many colors
- →not layering the colors properly
- →losing the overall composition
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·easel
- ·medium gloss
- ·retarder
Use good quality acrylic paints for best results. Choose brushes in a variety of sizes to accommodate different details.
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