plate no. 7360

Paisagem com riacho

Mario Zanini, 1966

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapetreesfigureswaterskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using visible brushstrokes to create texture. Students will learn to mix muted colors and create a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the composition: the horizon line, the trees, the figures, the bridge, and the building with the steeple.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of muted gray and yellow.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the tree trunks and branches using a mix of burnt umber and black.
step 04
Paint the foliage with varying shades of green, using short, visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Add the figures with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on capturing their posture and relationship to the scene.
step 06
Paint the bridge and the water below, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding objects.
step 07
Add details to the building with the steeple, using a small brush to define its shape and features.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.