plate no. 7766
Covered market
Hélène Guinepied, 1912
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and in using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also provides practice in depicting a complex scene with many objects.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the shelves.
- step 02
Block in the main areas of color, using thin washes.
- step 03
Start building up the layers of paint, adding more detail to the figure and the pottery.
- step 04
Pay attention to the light and shadow, and use it to create depth and dimension.
- step 05
Add texture with visible brushstrokes, varying the direction and pressure.
- step 06
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
- step 07
Add highlights to create a sense of luminosity.
- step 08
Let dry and add a varnish layer.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · cadmium red · sap green · violet
Mix white with small amounts of other colors to create the various pastel shades for the pottery. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create the dark tones for the figure and shadows.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
- ·color mixing
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Not paying attention to the values and creating a flat, lifeless image.
- →Getting bogged down in details and losing sight of the overall composition.
- →Inaccurate initial sketch leading to compositional issues later
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 16x20
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-tooth canvas to allow for texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
tips & new artworks in your inbox
no spam — unsubscribe anytime.
or to save artworks, chat, and track progress
related guides
in this vein
