plate no. 9842

Barcos a pleno sol

Benito Quinquela Martin, 1960

oilImpressionismmarinaboatswaterfiguresbuildingsindustrialharbor

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and capturing reflections in water with broken color. It also offers practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the boats, buildings, and figures, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, water, and land using thin washes.
step 03
Apply thicker paint layers to define the shapes of the boats and buildings, using visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the figures, focusing on capturing their gestures and poses.
step 05
Create reflections in the water by mirroring the colors and shapes of the boats and buildings.
step 06
Use impasto techniques to add texture and dimension to the painting.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · titanium white · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and white. Achieve the green building color by mixing viridian green and yellow ochre. Create the red sails by mixing cadmium red with a touch of burnt sienna.

techniques