plate no. 7896
Jardiniers
suitable for beginners
This painting is a great exercise in simplifying forms and using bold brushstrokes to create texture. Students will learn to mix basic colors and apply them in a direct, expressive manner.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 4 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the head, neck, and shoulders.
- step 02
Block in the background with black, using visible brushstrokes.
- step 03
Apply the yellow base color for the face and neck.
- step 04
Add the green blocks for the hair, varying the shades slightly.
- step 05
Paint the blue area for the clothing.
- step 06
Use a thin brush to add the facial features (eyes, nose, mouth).
- step 07
Refine the edges and add any final details.
- step 08
Allow to dry.
color palette
primary · yellow · green · black · blue
secondary ·
Mix different shades of green by adding small amounts of yellow or black to the base green. Create the blue by mixing a touch of black into a brighter blue.
techniques
- ·blocking
- ·dry brush
- ·simplification
- ·direct painting
common pitfalls
- →Over-blending colors
- →Making the facial features too detailed
- →Losing the expressive brushstrokes
- →Not simplifying the forms enough
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Acrylic or oil paints (yellow, green, blue, black)
- ·Canvas or painting panel
- ·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
- ·Palette
- ·Water or solvent for cleaning brushes
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Medium for thinning paint
- ·Easel
Use student-grade paints for practice. A slightly textured canvas will enhance the brushstroke effect.
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