plate no. 5305

Roses Tremieres (Hollyhocks)

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapegardenflowerschairtabletreesfence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the table, chair, fence, and major flower groupings.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall tones of the garden, sky, and foreground.
step 03
Begin layering brushstrokes to define the forms of the flowers, leaves, and trees, using short, broken strokes.
step 04
Mix and apply variations of green to create depth and texture in the foliage.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to the flowers and other elements to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Refine the details of the chair and table, paying attention to their structure and form.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and add any final touches to enhance the impressionistic effect.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

primary · sap green · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Achieve the various greens by mixing sap green with yellow and white. Use alizarin crimson and white for the pinks of the hollyhocks. Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the darker tones of the chair and table.

techniques