plate no. 7150

Trio fleuri

oilImpressionismportraitfiguresgardenflowersportraitshatsdress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and practice loose, expressive brushwork to capture the impressionistic style. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms and create a sense of depth through layering.

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 and the overall proportions.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, capturing the general colors and shapes of the flowers and foliage.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures' clothing and skin tones, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Begin to refine the details of the faces and hands, using smaller brushstrokes and subtle color variations.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as folds and textures, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 06
Develop the background further, adding more detail to the flowers and foliage.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · sap green · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · cadmium red light

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using white to lighten values. Create the greens by mixing blues and yellows, and the skin tones by mixing reds, yellows, and browns.

techniques