plate no. 4625

On a Verandah in September

oilImpressionisminteriorinteriorfiguretablechairwindowdoor

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice color mixing with a limited palette and develop skills in capturing light and shadow with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting an interior scene with a figure.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, table, chairs, door and windows.
step 02
Block in the main color areas using thinned paint, establishing the overall color scheme.
step 03
Start with the background, working from general to specific, and then move to the figure.
step 04
Add details to the table, chairs, and other objects, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Refine the brushwork, using visible strokes to create texture and movement.
step 06
Mix and apply highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details and adjust colors as needed.
step 08
Step back and review the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · cadmium yellow

secondary · burnt sienna · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of blue by combining cerulean blue and white. Use burnt sienna and alizarin crimson to create the reddish-brown tones. Mix yellow and blue to create greens.

techniques