plate no. 1545

Froideur

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)genre paintingfigureflowershydrangeasportraitleavesart nouveau

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color blocking and flat color application, as well as how to create a cohesive composition using a limited palette. It also provides practice in rendering stylized hair and facial features.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall circular composition and placement of the figure, flowers, and leaves.
step 02
Block in the background with a flat layer of grey-blue.
step 03
Paint the figure's skin tone with a light cream color, defining the facial features with subtle shading.
step 04
Add the hair using light yellow and cream tones, following the stylized wavy lines.
step 05
Block in the dress with a flat light blue color, adding subtle folds and details.
step 06
Paint the hydrangea flowers with a flat green-yellow color, defining the individual flower clusters.
step 07
Add the leaves with a flat brown color, outlining the veins and shapes.
step 08
Refine the details and outlines with thin lines to enhance the Art Nouveau style.

color palette

primary · light blue · light yellow · brown · grey-blue

secondary · cream · green-yellow

Mix the grey-blue by combining blue and grey. The green-yellow can be achieved by mixing yellow and a touch of green. The skin tone is a mix of white, yellow, and a hint of red.

techniques