plate no. 5132

At Grand Lemps (also known as The Park)

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesparklandscapefigurepondfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric perspective. It will also improve their ability to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and values.

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: trees, pond, and figure.
step 02
Block in the main color areas using thin washes.
step 03
Start with the darkest values and gradually add lighter tones.
step 04
Use broken brushstrokes to create texture in the foliage.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the canvas to achieve subtle variations.
step 06
Pay attention to the light and shadow patterns on the trees.
step 07
Refine the details of the figure and the pond.
step 08
Add final highlights and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · titanium white

Achieve the greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of white. Use raw umber to darken the greens and create shadows. Mix cadmium yellow with white to create the light on the figure.

techniques