plate no. 3633

Meio Ambiente

Candido Portinari, 1934

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapejungleparrotmonkeytreesfoliagelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, simplifying complex shapes, and creating a sense of depth through color and size variations. It will also encourage experimentation with stylized representation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 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