plate no. 7150

The hot sands, Mustapha, Algiers

oil, canvasImpressionismstill lifeflowerspitcherterraceseacityscapeshadow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in subtle color mixing and layering to create a sense of light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in capturing the delicate forms of flowers and the soft edges of shadows.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the pitcher, flowers, terrace, and distant cityscape.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure and the warm pink tones of the terrace.
step 03
Begin to refine the shapes of the pitcher and flowers, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Add details to the cityscape in the background, keeping it soft and atmospheric.
step 05
Develop the shadows, using a slightly cooler color to create contrast and depth.
step 06
Refine the details of the flowers, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 07
Add the fallen petals and any other small details.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · rose madder · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · sap green · violet

Achieve the warm pinks by mixing white, rose madder, and a touch of yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and white for the cool shadows. Mix greens with yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques