plate no. 3020

The Washerwomen of the Rímac

Carlos Quizpez Asín, 1928

oilMuralismgenre paintingwomenlaundrylandscapefigureswaterpalm tree

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice color mixing to achieve skin tones and learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through color and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the figures and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the background, sky, and ground.
step 03
Establish the base skin tones for each figure, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Begin adding details to the figures, such as clothing and facial features.
step 05
Refine the background details, including the mountains, buildings, and vegetation.
step 06
Add the details of the laundry and water.
step 07
Adjust values and colors to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

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

secondary · violet · sap green · cadmium yellow

Mix skin tones by combining yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white, adjusting the ratios to achieve different shades. Use ultramarine blue and white to create the various shades of blue. Violet can be achieved by mixing red and blue.

techniques