plate no. 3021

Queen Victoria Markets

oilImpressionismcityscapearchitectureinteriorfiguresarcheslightcityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow within an architectural space and simplifying complex forms using loose brushwork. It's a good exercise in creating atmosphere and mood with a limited palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the architecture, figures, and main elements like the arches and railings.
step 02
Establish the darkest darks and lightest lights to create a value structure.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color using thin washes, focusing on the overall color temperature.
step 04
Develop the architectural details, paying attention to the way light falls on the surfaces.
step 05
Add the figures, simplifying their forms and focusing on their silhouettes.
step 06
Refine the details of the railings and other foreground elements.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve the various browns and grays by mixing burnt umber and raw sienna with white. Add small amounts of blue or yellow ochre to adjust the color temperature.

techniques