plate no. 7620

Place de la Mairie

Petru Bat, 2015

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsstreet scenetreesflowersbicyclefigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex scenes into impressionistic brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing light and shadow on architectural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, clock tower, and foreground elements (bicycle, figures).
step 02
Establish the main color blocks: sky, buildings, trees, and ground.
step 03
Begin layering in the base colors for the buildings, focusing on the variations in yellow and ochre.
step 04
Add details to the clock tower, including the clock face and architectural details, using small brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and yellows to create depth and texture.
step 06
Develop the flower market scene, using small dabs of color to represent the flowers and foliage.
step 07
Add the figures and bicycle, simplifying their forms and focusing on their placement within the scene.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · cadmium red

Mix various shades of yellow ochre with cadmium yellow and burnt sienna to achieve the different tones of the buildings. Use cerulean blue with white for the sky. Mix greens with sap green, yellow, and a touch of blue.

techniques