plate no. 2170

Saint Ouen, le Marché Malik, l'hiver

Pierre-Jacques Pelletier, 1914

pastelImpressionismcityscapecityscapesnowbuildingstreesstreetfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of depth through subtle value and color changes. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of snow and the bare branches of trees.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the basic composition and perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky and distant building with a thin wash of muted colors.
step 03
Establish the main shapes of the buildings and trees, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 04
Start building up the snow-covered ground with layers of cool grays and browns, using short, broken strokes.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using a fine brush.
step 06
Paint the bare branches of the trees, using a thin brush and a dark color.
step 07
Add the figures in the distance, keeping them simple and indistinct.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.