plate no. 0577

Paisagem com ponte

Mario Zanini, 1962

oilExpressionismcityscapebuildingscityscapehillsskyfiguresbridge

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to define form and create depth. It also offers practice in capturing the essence of a scene with expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, hills, and sky, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the main lines of perspective for the buildings.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, hills, and buildings, using thin washes.
step 04
Add darker values to define shadows and create depth in the buildings and hills.
step 05
Introduce secondary colors to add interest and variation to the color palette.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, such as windows and roofs, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Add the figures on the bridge, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
step 08
Apply final touches and highlights to enhance the overall composition and create a sense of light.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · viridian green · cadmium red

Mix various shades of yellow ochre with white and small amounts of red or blue to create the different tones for the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, and mix it with green for the hills. Burnt umber is used for the roofs and shadows.

techniques