plate no. 7118

Rose Garden

Walasse Ting, 1990

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)flower paintingflowersgardenpondfishtableplants

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex shapes and using bold, expressive brushstrokes to capture the essence of a scene. It also encourages experimentation with color and layering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly onto the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: the red flowers, green background, and blue pond.
step 03
Add details to the flowers, focusing on their general form rather than precise realism.
step 04
Define the edges of objects with darker outlines or contrasting colors.
step 05
Paint the fish in the pond, using simple shapes and bright colors.
step 06
Add smaller details like the flowers on the ground and the objects on the table.
step 07
Refine the colors and add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Step back and make any final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · red · green · blue · yellow

secondary · pink · orange · purple

Mix different shades of red by adding white or orange. Create variations of green by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the brightness with white.

techniques

·color blocking
·outlining
·layering
·expressive brushstrokes
·simplification

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the spontaneous feel.
→Using colors that are too muted or dull.
→Not simplifying the shapes enough.
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints (red, green, blue, yellow, white, pink, orange, purple)
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette
·water container
·paper towels
·pencil
·eraser

optional

·palette knife
·medium gloss
·easel

Acrylic paints are recommended for their fast drying time and ease of use, but oils can also be used. Choose a canvas size that is comfortable to work with.

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