plate no. 7290

Summer Evening Beside the Lake

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfigureslaketreesbenchlandscapekimono

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle atmospheric effects and layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth.

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 placement of the figures, bench, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of diluted paint, focusing on the warm and cool tones.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to the folds of the clothing and the proportions.
step 04
Develop the background landscape, layering colors to create the illusion of distance and atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add details to the bench and surrounding foliage, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Refine the figures, adding highlights and shadows to define their forms and features.
step 07
Add final details, such as the book, fan, and small plants in the foreground.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the painting and adjust the color balance.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · alizarin crimson · viridian

Mix ultramarine blue and yellow ochre to create various shades of green for the foliage. Use burnt sienna and alizarin crimson to create warm skin tones and the red accents in the clothing.

techniques