plate no. 5519

Quai aux fleurs

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)cityscapebuildingsriverbridgefiguresflowerscityscape

some experience helpful

This painting helps students practice simplified forms and linear perspective, as well as creating a sense of depth through layering and size variation. It also encourages careful observation of details and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, bridge, and river, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the main colors for the sky, water, and buildings using diluted washes.
step 03
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and architectural features, using a fine brush.
step 04
Paint the bridge and the figures on it, focusing on their simplified forms and proportions.
step 05
Add the boat and the figures inside, paying attention to the details of the boat's structure.
step 06
Paint the flower pots and the figures selling flowers along the riverbank.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · light blue · gray · white · brown

secondary · dark blue · green · red · black

Mix light blue by combining white with a touch of blue. Create various shades of gray by mixing white and black. Achieve the brown tones by mixing red, yellow, and blue.

techniques