plate no. 0053

Petit Gennevilliers, Facade, Southeast of the Artist's Studio, Overlooking the Garden, Spring

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapetreebuildinggardenflowerspathfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as capturing the impressionistic style through loose brushwork and broken 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, including the tree, building, path, and flowerbed.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, building, foliage, grass, and path.
step 03
Start layering colors on the building to create the stone texture and shadows.
step 04
Work on the tree, adding darker greens and browns for the leaves and branches, then dabbing in the pink flowers.
step 05
Develop the foliage around the tree and building, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the path and flowerbed, varying the colors and values.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and realism.

color palette

primary · sap green · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create variations by adding white or burnt umber. Achieve the pink flower color by mixing red and white, with a touch of yellow for warmth.

techniques