plate no. 8556

Flower market, Nice

Ethel Carrick, 1925

oilImpressionismgenre paintingflowersmarketfigurestreesbuildingsawnings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing the impression of a busy scene with loose brushstrokes. It will also improve understanding of color temperature and how it affects the overall mood.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the market stalls, figures, and trees.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of color, starting with the sky and background buildings.
step 03
Establish the darker values in the trees and shadows to create depth.
step 04
Begin layering colors in the flowers, using a variety of reds, pinks, and greens.
step 05
Add details to the figures, focusing on capturing their gestures and clothing.
step 06
Refine the details of the market stalls and awnings, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add final highlights to the flowers and figures to create a sense of vibrancy.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring that the focal point is clear.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · raw umber

Mix greens by combining sap green with yellow ochre or ultramarine blue. Achieve the various shades of red by mixing cadmium red with alizarin crimson or titanium white. Use raw umber to create shadows and muted tones.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·layering
·alla prima
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Using too much detail in the background, which can distract from the focal point.
→Creating mud by overmixing colors on the palette.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure, resulting in a flat painting.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes sizes 2, 4, 6
·flat brushes sizes 4, 8
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil or acrylic medium
·mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)

optional

·easel
·painting varnish
·rags

Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for better paint adhesion and brushstroke visibility. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color and simplify the painting process.

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