plate no. 3502

Vintage in Ribera del Duero

Vela Zanetti, 1979

oilMuralismgenre paintingfiguresvineyardgrapeslandscapeharvestbarrels

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape and understanding how to create depth through layering and color variation. Students will also learn how to represent texture using visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures and the vineyard rows.
step 02
Establish the background landscape with broad strokes of color.
step 03
Block in the main figures, paying attention to their proportions and poses.
step 04
Start layering the vineyard, using different shades of green, yellow, and brown to create depth and texture.
step 05
Add details to the figures, including their clothing, facial features, and hands.
step 06
Paint the barrels and other objects in the foreground, focusing on their form and texture.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final details, such as highlights on the grapes and subtle variations in the landscape.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · sap green · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and green by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques