plate no. 1757

Fish market Sun

Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, 1873

oilRealismcityscapebuildingsfiguresstreetskycloudsdogs

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the basic shapes and perspective of the buildings and figures.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Establish the sky and cloud formations using soft, blended brushstrokes.
step 04
Develop the details of the buildings, paying attention to the variations in color and texture.
step 05
Add the figures, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement and interaction with the environment.
step 06
Refine the details of the foreground, including the reflections on the wet street.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix white with raw umber and a touch of blue to create the cool grays of the sky and buildings. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the warmer tones of the brick. Add yellow ochre and sap green to create the foliage.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·broken color
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Using colors that are too saturated and not reflecting the muted tones of the scene.
→Incorrect perspective of the buildings.