plate no. 8378

Summer shower

watercolorImpressionismgenre paintingfiguresinteriorroomfireplacewindowfurniture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in an interior setting and understanding subtle color variations to create a sense of atmosphere and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and composition.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the background, floor, and walls using thin washes.
step 03
Block in the figures with darker values, focusing on the overall shapes and forms.
step 04
Begin layering colors and values to create depth and dimension in the figures and the room.
step 05
Add details to the fireplace, window, and furniture, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details to the figures' faces and clothing.
step 08
Glaze with thin washes to unify the painting and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix raw umber and ivory black for the dark clothing. Use burnt sienna and white for the warm tones of the floor and walls. Add a touch of cadmium red to the burnt sienna for the red cushion.

techniques