plate no. 5853

Souvenir du jardin estival'

Diana Malivani, 2021

oilImpressionismlandscapegardenwaterflowerstreesstatuelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint with visible brushstrokes and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in creating depth and atmosphere through color and value variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the path and the placement of the statue and water.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, water, foliage, and flowers using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering thicker paint to define the shapes of the trees, flowers, and statue, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the water, capturing the reflections of the surrounding foliage and sky with varied colors.
step 05
Refine the details of the path and steps, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Build up the texture of the flowers and foliage with impasto techniques, using a palette knife or thick brushstrokes.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and dimension of the painting.
step 08
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments to balance the colors and values.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · sap green · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Achieve the various greens by mixing sap green with cadmium yellow and ultramarine blue. Create the pinks and purples by blending alizarin crimson with titanium white and ultramarine blue. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre to create earthy tones for the path and statue.

techniques

·impasto
·broken brushstrokes
·layering
·color mixing
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
→Failing to capture the reflections accurately.
→Not establishing a strong sense of depth and perspective.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (cerulean blue, sap green, cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson, titanium white, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, yellow ochre)
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette knife
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·rags