plate no. 1264

Sabará Chuvoso

Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1956

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainshillsbuildingsskyclouds

some experience helpful

This painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex landscapes into basic shapes and colors. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth using color temperature and value.

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 mountains, hills, and buildings using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the sky with a mix of blues, grays, and white, focusing on the cloud shapes.
step 03
Establish the general color of the distant mountains with muted greens and blues.
step 04
Paint the hills in the foreground with brighter greens, adding variations in tone and color.
step 05
Add the buildings, focusing on their simplified shapes and placement.
step 06
Define the winding path and river with lighter greens and blues.
step 07
Add details like trees and rooftops, keeping them simple and expressive.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · viridian green · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze. Mute colors with complementary colors (e.g., add a touch of red to green).

techniques