plate no. 3824

The Portico

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapehousegardentreesplantsfigureporch

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow using broken color and loose brushwork, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the house, porch, and garden elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Begin to define the shapes of the trees, plants, and pots using broken color.
step 04
Add details to the house, such as the windows and columns, using small brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Add the figure, simplifying its form and focusing on its interaction with the light.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value relationships.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber · viridian

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, viridian, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Achieve the warm tones of the pots by blending burnt sienna, raw umber, and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques