plate no. 5519

Winter perfume

Michel Simonidy, 1902

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)genre paintingfigureflowerstreeslandscapeveildress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blending colors to create soft, atmospheric effects and in rendering delicate details like fabric and flowers.

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 figure and the main elements of the background.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying thin washes of color to the canvas.
step 03
Begin building up the values, starting with the darkest areas and gradually working towards the highlights.
step 04
Focus on rendering the figure's face and hands, paying close attention to the subtle variations in skin tone.
step 05
Add details to the flowers and the veil, using small brushes to create delicate textures.
step 06
Develop the background, using loose brushstrokes to suggest the foliage and trees.
step 07
Refine the edges of the forms to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ivory black · viridian · titanium white · alizarin crimson

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the soft greens by mixing viridian with yellow ochre and titanium white. Create the skin tones by blending alizarin crimson, yellow ochre, and titanium white.

techniques