plate no. 1763

Summer time

Rupert Bunny, 1907

oilImpressionismnude painting (nu)figureswomennudesclothinginteriorarchitecture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, rendering drapery, and capturing atmospheric perspective with subtle color shifts. It also provides practice in composing a complex scene with multiple figures and objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background and foreground.
step 03
Begin refining the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomy.
step 04
Develop the drapery and clothing, using light and shadow to create form.
step 05
Add details to the faces and hands, capturing the expressions and gestures of the figures.
step 06
Refine the background and add any remaining details, such as the table and objects.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · viridian green · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · ivory black

Achieve the skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, and a touch of burnt umber. Create the greens by mixing viridian green with yellow ochre or ultramarine blue. Use burnt umber and ivory black to create the darker shadows.

techniques