plate no. 9765

His grandmother had Told Him (from The Garden of Paradise)

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationfigureswindowinteriorstained glassarchitecturefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to depict light filtering through colored glass. It also provides practice in rendering figures and architectural details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the window, figures, and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the basic colors of the background and the figures with thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors in the stained glass window, focusing on capturing the variations in tone and hue.
step 04
Add details to the figures, including facial features and clothing folds.
step 05
Develop the architectural details of the room, paying attention to the patterns and textures.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
step 08
Consider adding fine lines with a pen for definition.

color palette

primary · ochre · teal · brown · ivory

secondary · orange · red · green · blue

Achieve the stained glass effect by layering translucent washes of color. Mix browns and ochres with blues and greens to create muted tones for the interior.

techniques