plate no. 3353

Os Noivos

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1937

oilExpressionismportraitfiguresportraitinteriorflagpaintingcouple

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating patterns. It also provides an opportunity to explore expressive brushwork and simplified forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background colors, including the wallpaper and floor.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones and clothing colors for the figures.
step 04
Begin adding details to the faces, hair, and clothing, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the Brazilian flag and the painting on the wall, simplifying the details.
step 06
Add patterns to the dress and wallpaper using small brushstrokes and contrasting colors.
step 07
Refine the light and shadow areas to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · blue · yellow · white

secondary · green · brown · orange

Mix skin tones using burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white. Create the dress pattern by mixing various shades of blue and green with white. The red uniform can be achieved with cadmium red and a touch of alizarin crimson.

techniques