plate no. 7615

Figures Eating in a Garden by the Water

Edouard Vuillard, 1913

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintinggardenfigurestreeswaterlandscapetable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as capturing the impressionistic style through loose brushwork and color blending. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, trees, and water.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the sky and distant landscape.
step 03
Layer in the darker values of the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 04
Add details to the figures and the table setting, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the foreground with textured brushstrokes, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to achieve a harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final touches and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · ultramarine blue · raw umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Create muted tones by adding a touch of raw umber or alizarin crimson to your colors.

techniques