plate no. 7258

Barca en el Riachuelo

Benito Quinquela Martin, 1930

oilImpressionismmarinaboatswaterbuildingsfiguresharborsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing reflections and using broken color to create texture and movement. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes of the boats and buildings, focusing on their placement and proportions.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and water, using thin washes.
step 03
Add the darker values of the boats and buildings, paying attention to the shadows and highlights.
step 04
Begin to build up texture and detail with short, broken brushstrokes, layering colors to create depth.
step 05
Focus on capturing the reflections in the water, using similar colors and values as the objects above.
step 06
Add the figures on the boats, simplifying them into basic shapes and colors.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed to create a sense of atmosphere and light.
step 08
Add final highlights to create focal points.

color palette

primary · red · white · brown · blue

secondary · yellow · green · ochre

Mix various shades of red by combining red with brown, white, and a touch of blue. Achieve the water's color by mixing white, blue, and touches of brown and ochre.

techniques