plate no. 0069

La Belle Jardiniere – June

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationfiguregardenrosestreesbenchbasket

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in a landscape setting and understanding color harmony in a limited palette. It also provides practice in creating stylized botanical elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, bench, and main landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, background foliage, figure's dress, and bench.
step 03
Add details to the figure, including facial features, hair, and the folds of the dress.
step 04
Develop the foliage, using varying shades of green and brown to create depth.
step 05
Paint the roses in the foreground and in the basket, paying attention to their form and color variations.
step 06
Add details to the bench and the surrounding ground.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add the lettering and border details last.

color palette

primary · pale green · rose pink · ivory · brown

secondary · sky blue · terracotta · dark green

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow, blue, and brown. Achieve the rose pink by mixing red and white, with a touch of brown for muted tones.

techniques