plate no. 2130

БУКЕТ ПОДСОЛНУХОВ

Vlad Avanesov, 2020

oilImpressionismstill lifesunflowersvasestill lifeflowerstableleaves

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, capturing textures with brushstrokes, and understanding light and shadow on rounded forms. It's also a good exercise in observing and representing the complex structure of flowers.

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 vase and sunflowers, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the background and the table with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the basic color and value of the vase, noting the highlights and shadows.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the sunflowers, starting with the darker areas of the centers and gradually adding lighter yellows and oranges to the petals.
step 05
Add the green leaves, paying attention to their shapes and how they overlap.
step 06
Refine the details of the sunflowers, adding texture to the petals and centers with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights and reflections to the vase and table to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix various shades of yellow by combining cadmium yellow with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber for darker tones. Create the blue vase by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of burnt umber to mute the color. The table is a mix of burnt umber, raw sienna and white.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural appearance.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing, leading to a flat and uninteresting palette.
→Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value, resulting in a lack of depth and realism.
→Not paying attention to the overall composition, leading to a disorganized and unbalanced painting.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·Oil paints (yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, titanium white, sap green, raw sienna)
·Assorted brushes (round and flat, various sizes)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Rags