plate no. 1883

Flea Market

Theophrastos Triantafyllidis, 1943

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfiguresmarketbuildingscityscapetablescrowd

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose, expressive brushwork and capturing a sense of atmosphere and movement with a limited color palette. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into essential shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures and tables.
step 02
Establish the overall warm tone of the painting with a thin wash of burnt umber or raw sienna.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the figures and buildings using simplified color masses.
step 04
Develop the figures and details with thicker, more expressive brushstrokes.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Use dry brush techniques to create texture and suggest details in the background.
step 07
Refine the composition and adjust values as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix varying proportions of burnt umber and raw sienna with white to create a range of warm tones. Use small amounts of blue to create cooler shadows and grays. Yellow ochre can be used to add warmth and highlights.

techniques