plate no. 6884

Le Thé À La Flora

Henri Manguin, 1912

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingfiguresgardentreestableteaflowers

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for natural light and shadow, as well as capturing the texture of foliage and fabric with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a relaxed, informal setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the figures and table.
step 03
Establish the basic values and light sources, noting where the light hits and where the shadows fall.
step 04
Begin to refine the shapes and details, adding texture to the trees, grass, and clothing.
step 05
Mix and apply subtle color variations to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Add details to the faces, hands, and other focal points.
step 07
Refine the brushwork, using short, broken strokes to create a sense of movement and energy.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · olive green · white · red · blue

secondary · yellow · brown · grey · pink

Achieve the greens by mixing blues and yellows with touches of brown or red to mute the color. The skin tones are achieved by mixing white, red, yellow, and a touch of blue.

techniques