plate no. 2844

French Flower Market

Ethel Carrick, 1909

oilImpressionismgenre paintingflowersfiguresmarkettreesparasolsclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a crowd and simplifying complex scenes.

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 figures and flower stalls.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and working forward.
step 03
Use short, broken brushstrokes to represent the flowers, varying colors and values.
step 04
Define the figures with simple shapes and colors, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add details to the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final touches to the flowers and figures, using small brushstrokes and pops of color.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments.