plate no. 9223

The Flowermarket On The Singel, Amsterdam, With The Munttoren Beyond

Cornelis Vreedenburgh, 1927

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapebuildingswaterboatstreescityscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections in water. It will also provide practice in depicting architectural details and foliage.

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 the buildings, boats, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and buildings using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the boats and reflections in the water.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, including windows, roofs, and architectural features.
step 05
Paint the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns to create depth and texture.
step 06
Refine the reflections in the water, paying attention to the distortion and color variations.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and boats to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 08
Apply final details and adjustments to the overall composition.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw umber

Mix various shades of brown by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre. Achieve the sky color by mixing titanium white with a touch of ultramarine blue. Use sap green and cadmium yellow to create different shades of green for the foliage.

techniques