plate no. 9098

Rincon de la Boca

Benito Quinquela Martin, 1963

oilImpressionismmarinaboatsbuildingswaterreflectionsfigurescityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing reflections and using broken color to create texture and depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: boats, buildings, and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and buildings using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the basic color relationships and values, focusing on the reflections in the water.
step 04
Add details to the buildings and boats, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Develop the reflections further, using broken color and varying the direction of your brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the figures and other small details.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the color and value to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of orange, green, and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors.

techniques