plate no. 2236

Flower market

oilRealismgenre paintingfiguresflowersmarketbuildingstreesstreet scene

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a complex environment and capturing the subtle variations in color and light within a busy scene. Students will also learn to create depth and atmosphere using color and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures and the overall structure of the market.
step 02
Establish the background with broad washes of color, suggesting the buildings and trees.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to their proportions and poses.
step 04
Start layering in the colors of the flowers, working from dark to light and using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Refine the details of the figures, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 06
Add details to the market stall, including the awning and other objects.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and add any final touches.
step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · sap green

Mix various shades of pink and red for the flowers by combining cadmium red with white and a touch of blue. Achieve the muted tones of the buildings and awning by mixing burnt umber with white and yellow ochre.

techniques