plate no. 8078

Paris, Ponton des Bains Bailet

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapeboatswaterbuildingsskytreescityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in broken color techniques and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in creating depth through atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main compositional elements: the boats, buildings, shoreline, and bridge.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and whites, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the water, using horizontal strokes and varying shades of blue, green, and white to suggest reflections.
step 04
Paint the buildings and boats, paying attention to their shapes and colors, and adding details like windows and masts.
step 05
Add the shoreline and trees, using a variety of greens, browns, and yellows to create texture and depth.
step 06
Refine the reflections in the water, using vertical strokes and colors that match the objects above.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create dimension and form.
step 08
Review and adjust the colors and values as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · viridian green · cadmium yellow

Mix blues and whites for the sky and water. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the buildings and boats. Mix greens from blue and yellow for the foliage.

techniques