plate no. 0183

Paisagem Ouro Preto

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1959

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsbuildingsskytreestown

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing loose watercolor techniques and capturing the essence of a landscape rather than precise details. Students will develop skills in layering washes and simplifying complex forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: mountains, hills, buildings, and the telephone pole.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre and raw sienna to the entire paper as a base tone.
step 03
Begin layering washes for the sky, using blues, grays, and hints of purple.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with diluted purples and blues, allowing colors to blend.
step 05
Add washes of green and brown for the hills and vegetation, varying the intensity of the colors.
step 06
Define the buildings with light washes of white and ochre, adding small details with a fine brush.
step 07
Paint the telephone pole and the house on the left with darker tones of brown and gray.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and texture.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · purple · white · sap green · gray

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create grays by mixing ultramarine blue and burnt umber. Dilute colors significantly for transparent washes.

techniques