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"Цветница" корица by Mana Parpulova

plate no. 7220

"Цветница" корица

Mana Parpulova

oilExpressionismillustrationchildrenflowerstulipsgardenskymoon
suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing simplified shapes and color blocking. Students can learn to create a whimsical scene with limited color mixing and visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic shapes of the figures, flowers, and background elements.

  2. step 02

    Block in the large areas of color: blue sky, green grass, yellow band, and the main colors of the figures' clothing.

  3. step 03

    Add the darker tones for shadows and definition on the figures, flowers, and background.

  4. step 04

    Paint the details of the tulips, including the variations in color and the vertical lines on the leaves.

  5. step 05

    Add the details of the faces, hair, and clothing of the figures.

  6. step 06

    Refine the shapes and edges of the elements to create a cohesive composition.

  7. step 07

    Add the moon and cloud shapes in the sky.

  8. step 08

    Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · grass green · red · yellow

secondary · pink · purple · white · black

Mix pinks and purples by blending red and white, and red and blue respectively. Use white to lighten the blues and greens for highlights.

techniques

  • ·color blocking
  • ·simplified shapes
  • ·visible brushstrokes
  • ·layering
  • ·flat washes

common pitfalls

  • →over-blending colors
  • →getting bogged down in details too early
  • →making the colors too realistic
  • →not simplifying shapes enough

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·acrylic paints
  • ·canvas or heavy paper
  • ·assorted brushes (flat and round)
  • ·palette
  • ·water
  • ·pencil

optional

  • ·palette knife
  • ·medium for acrylics
  • ·varnish

Use a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process. Consider using student-grade acrylics for practice.

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