plate no. 5243

Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel - Paris

acrylicPost-ImpressionismlandscapecarouselEiffel Towertreescityscapefiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice loose brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of atmosphere and depth. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex subjects into basic shapes and colors.

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 carousel, Eiffel Tower, and trees, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the background sky with a light gray-blue.
step 03
Apply a base coat of yellow to the carousel, gray to the Eiffel Tower, and green to the trees.
step 04
Add details to the carousel, such as the horses, roof decorations, and base colors.
step 05
Develop the Eiffel Tower with darker and lighter grays to create form and texture.
step 06
Paint the foliage of the trees using various shades of green, yellow, and brown, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 07
Add figures and other details in the foreground using small, quick strokes.
step 08
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow · gray · green · blue

secondary · red · brown · white

Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white, and add small amounts of blue or brown to adjust the temperature. Achieve the greens by mixing blue and yellow, and add white or brown to lighten or darken them.

techniques

·loose brushwork
·color blocking
·scumbling
·layering
·simplification

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
→Getting the proportions of the Eiffel Tower wrong.
→Making the colors too saturated or bright.
→Not establishing a clear focal point.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints (yellow, gray, green, blue, red, brown, white, black)
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·palette
·water container
·palette knife
·paper towels

optional

·easel
·medium gloss
·retarder medium

Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) for this project. Acrylics dry quickly, so consider using a retarder medium to extend the working time.

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