plate no. 1313

Lakeside

oil, canvasImpressionismportraitfigurelakelandscapeportraitkimonofan

some experience helpful

This painting provides a good opportunity to practice subtle color mixing and rendering soft, diffused light. Students can develop their skills in portraiture and landscape painting by focusing on the delicate transitions in value and color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: the sky, water, landscape, and the figure's kimono.
step 03
Start refining the colors in the sky and water, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone.
step 04
Begin to develop the form of the figure, focusing on the light and shadow on the face and clothing.
step 05
Add details to the landscape, such as the trees and hills.
step 06
Refine the details of the figure, including the fan and the hair.
step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a sense of harmony.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · raw umber · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix blues and whites for the sky and water, adding small amounts of yellow ochre for warmth. Use raw umber and white for the rocks, and mix greens and yellows for the landscape. Create skin tones with white, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson.

techniques