plate no. 7104

Summer Afternoon

Ipolit Strambu, 1918

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfiguregardenfoliagefencebookdress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow in a garden setting and rendering the human figure in a relaxed pose. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

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 placement of the figure and the main elements of the garden.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the large areas of color, such as the background foliage and the figure's dress.
step 03
Develop the light and shadow patterns, paying attention to how the light filters through the trees and illuminates the figure.
step 04
Add details to the figure, such as the facial features, hands, and clothing folds.
step 05
Refine the background foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and texture.
step 06
Pay attention to the details of the fence and the ground.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Step back and evaluate the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve darker tones by adding burnt umber. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques