plate no. 0714

Woman in the Garden, at Șopârlița

Samuel Mutzner, 1927

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfiguregardenbuildingtreesautumn leavesbasket

some experience helpful

This painting allows students to practice capturing light and shadow in a garden setting and to develop skills in depicting figures from behind. Students can also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes: the building, figure, and trees.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the perspective of the building.
step 03
Block in the main color areas: the red coat, the building's wall, the ground, and the sky.
step 04
Add the darker values to define the shadows and forms.
step 05
Introduce the lighter values to create highlights and depth.
step 06
Paint the details of the trees and leaves, using small brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the figure, including the basket and clothing.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust the colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · sap green

Mix various shades of red by adding burnt umber or ultramarine blue. Create the building's color by mixing white with a touch of blue and umber. Achieve the foliage colors by mixing yellows, reds, and greens.

techniques