plate no. 4514

The Wedding

Louis Vivin, 1925

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)cityscapebuildingsfigurescityscapetowerfountaincobblestone

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in linear perspective, color mixing for muted tones, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also encourages simplification of complex forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, tower, and fountain, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash.
step 03
Apply base colors to the buildings, varying the tones slightly for each building.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and rooflines.
step 05
Paint the tower and fountain, focusing on their geometric shapes.
step 06
Add the cobblestone ground, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Paint the figures and vehicles, simplifying their forms.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Mix yellow ochre, raw umber, and white for the building facades. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky. Mix burnt sienna and raw umber for the roofs and details.

techniques