plate no. 5680

Praia com Três Coqueiros

Aldemir Martins, 1995

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapetreesbeachskycloudslandscapeocean

suitable for beginners

This painting is a good exercise in simplifying complex forms and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture. Students will learn to mix greens and blues and create a sense of depth with color.

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 the trees and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, adding darker blues and purples for depth.
step 03
Paint the ocean with horizontal strokes of green and blue, blending the colors slightly.
step 04
Block in the sand with a light yellow-brown, adding darker browns and greens for shadows and texture.
step 05
Paint the tree trunks with gray and white, using vertical strokes to create the texture of the bark.
step 06
Add the palm leaves with various shades of green, using bold brushstrokes to define their shape.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as grasses and flowers, using small, colorful brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · sap green · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · purple · white

Mix various shades of green by combining sap green with yellow ochre and a touch of blue. Create different shades of blue by adding white or purple to cerulean blue. Achieve the sand color by mixing yellow ochre with burnt sienna and white.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·color mixing
·simplified forms
·expressive brushstrokes
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original painting.
→Using too much detail in the background, which can flatten the image.
→Not varying the colors enough, which can make the painting look monotonous.
→Making the brushstrokes too uniform, which can reduce the expressiveness of the painting.