plate no. 6210

Path in the garden

David Burliuk, 1912

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapegardenpathflowerstreesskyfence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, pointillism, and creating depth through color and brushstroke variations. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, path, and major elements like trees and the fence.
step 02
Establish the sky using short, horizontal brushstrokes of blue and white.
step 03
Block in the path with varying shades of yellow, white, and a touch of red, using short, directional strokes to suggest perspective.
step 04
Add the flowers and foliage using dabs of red, green, blue, and white, focusing on color variation rather than detail.
step 05
Paint the trees and fence with dark greens, blues, and reds, using vertical strokes for the trees and horizontal for the fence.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final details and adjust the overall balance of the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · sap green · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Create muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color (e.g., adding a little red to green). Achieve the path's color variations by mixing yellow with white, red, and a touch of blue.

techniques