plate no. 1102
La Belle Jardiniere – July
Eugène Grasset, 1896
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as practicing detailed linework for outlines and patterns.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: figure, flowers, tree, and background.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the background.
- step 03
Add darker values to define shadows and forms.
- step 04
Layer colors to build depth and create subtle variations in the foliage and flowers.
- step 05
Paint the details of the woman's dress, paying attention to the pattern and folds.
- step 06
Refine the linework around the edges of the forms to create definition.
- step 07
Add highlights to the flowers and leaves to create a sense of light.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.
color palette
primary · red · green · blue · cream
secondary · brown · yellow · orange
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·glazing
- ·linework
- ·color mixing
- ·dry brushing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early
- →Using colors that are too saturated
- →Ignoring the underlying structure of the forms
- →Not creating enough contrast between light and shadow
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·water
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·retarder medium
- ·varnish
Using a toned canvas can help to create a more harmonious color palette.
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