plate no. 1228

Gardening

oilRealismgenre paintingfiguregardenflowersbuildingfoliagedaylight

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering light and shadow on foliage and flowers, as well as capturing the texture of stone and fabric. It also provides practice in depicting a figure within a natural setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the figure, the building, and the major plant masses.
step 02
Establish the background tones, focusing on the values of the building and the shaded areas behind the figure.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figure's clothing, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Start building up the foliage, using layers of greens and browns to create depth and texture.
step 05
Add the flowers, focusing on capturing their shapes and colors accurately.
step 06
Refine the details of the figure's face and hands.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of form and volume.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Achieve the various green tones by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and burnt umber. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create the darker shades of the dress. Mix white with small amounts of red and yellow to create the skin tones.

techniques