plate no. 3087

En mémoire de Claude Monet'

Diana Malivani, 2021

oilImpressionismlandscapewater liliespondtreeslandscapereflectionflowers

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and color mixing to create vibrant, textured surfaces. It also encourages observation of light and reflection in water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line and major shapes of trees and water lilies.
step 02
Establish the base colors for the sky, trees, and water using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up texture in the trees and foliage with short, thick brushstrokes of varying greens, yellows, and pinks.
step 04
Create the water surface with horizontal strokes, layering blues, greens, yellows, and hints of orange and red to represent reflections.
step 05
Add the lily pads using thick, textured strokes of yellow-green and green, varying the size and shape of each pad.
step 06
Paint the water lilies with pink and white, adding small details to suggest their form.
step 07
Refine the reflections in the water by mirroring the colors and shapes of the trees and lily pads.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the depth and vibrancy of the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · sap green · titanium white

secondary · alizarin crimson · cadmium yellow · burnt umber

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Create pinks by mixing red and white. Use burnt umber to darken greens and blues for shadows.

techniques

·impasto
·broken color
·wet-on-wet blending
·scumbling
·color layering

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, which can result in a muddy appearance.
→Using too much paint, which can make the painting look heavy and overworked.
→Neglecting the importance of reflections in the water.
→Failing to vary the brushstrokes, resulting in a monotonous texture.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, sap green, titanium white, alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow, burnt umber)
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·rags