plate no. 2645

In a French Garden

oilImpressionismgenre paintinggardenfigurebuildingtreesflowersdog

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in broken color techniques and capturing light and shadow with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of depth.

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 building, figure, and main garden elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of diluted paint.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the building, trees, and figure using broad brushstrokes.
step 04
Begin layering colors, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and capture the light.
step 05
Pay attention to the color temperature of the light and shadow, using warmer colors in the light and cooler colors in the shadows.
step 06
Add details to the figure and the flowers, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the composition and adjust the values to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create various shades of browns by mixing umber with blue, red, or yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques