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Le marché by Louis Vivin

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Le marché

Louis Vivin

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)cityscapecityscapemarketbuildingsfiguresskytrees
suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing simplified forms and creating a sense of depth through size and placement. Students can learn to create a cohesive scene with a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and figures, paying attention to perspective.

  2. step 02

    Block in the sky with a light blue, blending slightly to create soft clouds.

  3. step 03

    Paint the buildings with a base color of brown/grey, adding details like windows and doors.

  4. step 04

    Add the trees using a dark green, simplifying the shapes.

  5. step 05

    Paint the figures with simple black shapes, adding small details like white collars or hats.

  6. step 06

    Add the market stalls and goods with various colors, keeping the forms simple.

  7. step 07

    Paint the cobblestone street with a mix of grey and brown, adding texture with small strokes.

  8. step 08

    Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · light blue · brown · green · black

secondary · white · red · yellow

Mix light blue with white for the sky. Use a mix of brown and black for the buildings. Create variations of green by mixing yellow and blue.

techniques

  • ·simplified forms
  • ·layering
  • ·color blocking
  • ·atmospheric perspective
  • ·hatching

common pitfalls

  • →overcomplicating the forms
  • →using too many colors
  • →not paying attention to perspective
  • →making the figures too detailed

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·acrylic paints
  • ·#4 round brush
  • ·#8 flat brush
  • ·palette
  • ·water
  • ·paper towels

optional

  • ·palette knife
  • ·medium gloss
  • ·easel

Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use. A limited palette will help maintain the painting's cohesive style.

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