plate no. 1888
Vista de Lisboa - Jardim da Estrela (signed Possoz but attributed to Eduardo Viana)
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. It also encourages simplification of complex forms into basic shapes and textures.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and sky, focusing on composition.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas with broad strokes, starting with the sky and background buildings.
- step 03
Add darker values to define the shadows and create depth in the foliage and buildings.
- step 04
Mix greens and yellows for the foliage, using varied brushstrokes to create texture.
- step 05
Introduce red and brown tones for the buildings and tree trunks, varying the intensity.
- step 06
Add highlights to the foliage and buildings to create a sense of light and form.
- step 07
Refine the details of the architecture and foliage with smaller brushstrokes.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
color palette
primary · sap green · raw umber · cerulean blue · titanium white
secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with touches of brown. Achieve muted tones by adding complementary colors to your mixes.
techniques
- ·impasto
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
- ·expressive brushwork
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
- →Ignoring the importance of value contrast.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
- ·varnish
Use a variety of brush sizes and shapes to create different textures. Consider using a palette knife for applying thick layers of paint.
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