plate no. 2103

Sur Le Chemin Du Marché

oilOrientalismgenre paintinglandscapefiguresanimalstreespatharchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering light and shadow on textured surfaces like stone walls, and in creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also practice painting figures and animals in a naturalistic setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the walls, figures, and trees.
step 02
Establish the main light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the sky and distant foliage with broad strokes.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the walls, using a variety of warm and cool tones to create texture.
step 05
Paint the figures and animals, paying attention to their proportions and movement.
step 06
Add details to the foliage, using smaller brushes to create individual leaves and branches.
step 07
Refine the details of the walls, adding highlights and shadows to individual stones.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting and enhance the overall atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow.

techniques