plate no. 6397

Summer

oilImpressionismallegorical paintingfiguretreeslandscapedressscarfsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly capturing soft lighting and subtle skin tones, as well as practicing impressionistic brushwork to suggest form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of the trees.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, capturing the sky and distant landscape.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to proportions and gesture.
step 04
Begin refining the skin tones, using thin layers of color and soft blending.
step 05
Add details to the dress and scarf, capturing the folds and patterns with varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the trees and foliage, using broken color to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the expression and likeness.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of light.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow light · violet · sap green

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, raw umber, and alizarin crimson, adjusting proportions for highlights and shadows. Create the scarf's colors by mixing white with violet and touches of yellow and blue.

techniques