plate no. 3243

En pleno sol

Benito Quinquela Martin, 1931

oilImpressionismgenre paintingboatsfigureswaterbuildingsindustryharbor

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing movement and atmosphere with loose brushstrokes and understanding how to create depth through color and value variations. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into essential shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the boats, figures, and buildings.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, water, and land using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color, focusing on the warm tones of the boats and buildings and the cooler tones of the water and sky.
step 04
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to define the details of the figures and boats.
step 05
Pay attention to the direction of light and shadow to create depth and form.
step 06
Add highlights and reflections to the water to create a sense of movement and atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
step 08
Add final touches and details.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix various shades of brown and ochre by combining burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques