plate no. 1870

Paisagem De Sabara

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1939

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapehillsbuildingsvillageskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmospheric perspective, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, buildings, and water, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with light gray and white, blending softly.
step 03
Apply a base layer of green to the hills, varying the shades to suggest depth and form.
step 04
Add darker greens and browns to the foliage to create texture and depth.
step 05
Paint the buildings with white and light gray, adding small details for windows and roofs.
step 06
Block in the river with blues and greens, reflecting the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as trees and small buildings.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · cerulean blue · cadmium yellow light · burnt sienna

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with varying amounts of white and brown. Use burnt sienna to create earth tones and add warmth to the greens.

techniques