plate no. 3674

Rynek Kleparski W Krakowie

Józef Pankiewicz, 1930

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingmarketflowersfiguresbuildingsstreetvendors

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and atmosphere with broken color, as well as simplifying complex scenes into manageable shapes and values. It also provides practice in painting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of buildings, figures, and flower stalls.
step 02
Establish the main light source and block in the large shapes with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 04
Paint the figures, paying attention to their gestures and clothing folds.
step 05
Focus on the flowers, using a variety of colors and brushstrokes to capture their vibrancy.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and allow to dry.

color palette

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

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of gray and brown for the buildings and street. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens from blue and yellow for foliage.

techniques