plate no. 9761

Marie in the Garden (The Roses)

oilImpressionismgenre paintinggardenrosesfiguretreeshouselawn

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in capturing light and shadow in a garden setting, and layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth. Students will learn to simplify complex forms into impressionistic shapes and colors.

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, rose bush, and house.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the rose bush and foliage with broad brushstrokes.
step 04
Begin adding details to the roses, using small dabs of paint to create texture.
step 05
Develop the figure, paying attention to the folds of the dress and the light on her face.
step 06
Refine the details of the house and surrounding foliage, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to create a harmonious composition.
step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · titanium white · sap green · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of white. Achieve the whites of the roses by mixing titanium white with small amounts of yellow ochre and ultramarine blue to create subtle variations in tone.

techniques