plate no. 8043

Rua em São João del Rey

Jose Pancetti, 1945

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapehillsbuildingsvillageskyhousespath

some experience helpful

This painting helps students practice creating depth through atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. Students will also learn to mix earth tones and create a sense of light and shadow.

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 path, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, neutral color.
step 03
Apply a base layer of color to the hills, using darker tones in the foreground and lighter tones in the background.
step 04
Add the basic shapes of the buildings, using simplified forms and colors.
step 05
Define the path with a lighter color and add shadows to create depth.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as roofs, windows, and doors.
step 07
Refine the colors and values of the hills and buildings, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add the figure and any other small details.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium orange · ultramarine blue

Mix earth tones by combining raw umber, yellow ochre, and white. Add small amounts of burnt sienna or cadmium orange for warmth, or ultramarine blue for coolness.

techniques