plate no. 4924

Praça Clóvis Bevilacqua

Jose Pancetti, 1949

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingschurchstreetskyfigures

some experience helpful

This painting helps students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. Students will also learn to mix colors to create a sense of atmospheric perspective.

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 buildings, street, and sky, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the sky and distant background.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and architectural details of the buildings.
step 04
Mix and apply the colors for the rooftops and street, varying the hues slightly to create depth.
step 05
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to add texture to the foreground and buildings.
step 06
Add small figures and details to the street to create a sense of scale and activity.
step 07
Refine the edges and details, paying attention to the overall balance and harmony of the painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of light.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix white with small amounts of blue and sienna for the sky. Use sienna and red for the rooftops. Vary the mixtures with umber and ochre to create subtle color variations.

techniques