plate no. 9491

Paisagem de Brodósqui

Candido Portinari, 1940

oilSocial Realismlandscapefigureslandscapecowsbuildingsskyrural scene

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and simplified figure drawing. It also provides practice in creating a cohesive color scheme with limited hues.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures, buildings, and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin wash of burnt sienna and red across the canvas.
step 03
Block in the sky with a gradient of orange, red, and brown, blending the colors smoothly.
step 04
Paint the distant landscape elements, using lighter and desaturated colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add the figures in the foreground, paying attention to their proportions and simplified forms.
step 06
Paint the cows and other details in the foreground, using thicker paint and more defined brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · red · white

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · black

Achieve the earthy tones by mixing burnt sienna with small amounts of red, yellow ochre, and black. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights.

techniques