plate no. 4592

Jardin de campagne

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapegardenflowersbuildingpathtreesshutters

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into impressionistic brushstrokes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of atmosphere and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, path, and flower beds.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the building, using a mix of warm and cool tones.
step 03
Establish the dark areas of the trees and foliage.
step 04
Begin layering in the colors of the flowers, starting with the larger shapes and then adding details.
step 05
Create the path using a range of browns and grays, paying attention to the perspective.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to the building and flowers to create depth.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · sap green · violet

Mix white with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber for the building. Create greens by mixing ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Achieve the red flowers by mixing cadmium red with a touch of burnt umber.

techniques