plate no. 2671

A Girl with an Umbrella

oilCubismlandscapelandscapetreesskyfigurefieldshills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to convey texture and form. It also encourages experimentation with color relationships and creating a sense of depth through color temperature.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the horizon line and major elements like the trees and figure.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and fields, using thin washes.
step 03
Add the darker blues and greens for the trees, varying the brushstrokes to create texture.
step 04
Introduce the warmer reds and oranges to create contrast and visual interest.
step 05
Refine the shapes and edges of the trees and other elements, adding details with thicker paint.
step 06
Paint the figure in the foreground, using simple shapes and contrasting values.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a balanced and harmonious result.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · titanium white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create variations in the landscape by mixing browns with yellows, reds, and blues. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques