plate no. 8181

05. Daffodils After Still Life Vase with Fourteen Sunflowers 2017 by Anthony D. Padgett (after Van Gogh Arles 1888)

Anthony Padgett, 2017

oilPost-Impressionismsymbolic paintingflowersdaffodilsvasestill lifetablebackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through color and value variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the vase and flowers, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of blue and white, creating a textured effect.
step 03
Establish the dark plane of the table with a mix of dark blue and brown.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the vase, using a mix of beige, brown, and white to create highlights and shadows.
step 05
Paint the daffodils with bold strokes of yellow and green, paying attention to the shapes of the petals and leaves.
step 06
Add details to the centers of the flowers with orange and brown.
step 07
Refine the edges and add final touches to the background and foreground.
step 08
Add the artist's signature in red.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · beige · white

secondary · green · brown · orange

Mix different shades of yellow by adding small amounts of green or orange. Achieve the vase color by mixing beige with touches of brown and white for highlights. The background is created by layering different shades of blue and white.

techniques