plate no. 8029

Port of Paranaguá

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingswaterboatsskytreesfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the essence of a scene with loose brushwork. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex forms and focusing on overall tonal relationships.

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: buildings, shoreline, boats, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall tonal values with a thin wash of diluted paint, focusing on the light and shadow areas.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the buildings, water, and sky, keeping the colors muted and harmonious.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using small brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the boats, paying attention to their reflections in the water.
step 06
Develop the sky and atmospheric perspective by layering thin washes of color.
step 07
Add the figures along the shoreline with quick, gestural strokes.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Achieve the muted tones by mixing raw umber and white, and adjust with small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt sienna. Use ultramarine blue sparingly to create cooler shadows and atmospheric effects.

techniques