plate no. 9466

In the Garden

Ipolit Strambu, 1930

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfiguresgardentabletreesoutdoorlunch

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and practice applying impressionistic brushstrokes to build form and texture. It also provides practice in capturing the effects of light and shadow in an outdoor setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the background by loosely blocking in the colors of the trees and foliage.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures and the table, focusing on the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin to add details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds, using small, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Develop the details of the table setting, including the dishes, glasses, and tablecloth.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting, adding highlights and deepening shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final touches and details, such as small accents of color and texture.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · sap green

Achieve the various greens by mixing ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow with varying amounts of white. Use burnt umber and white to create the neutral tones for the table and figures.

techniques