plate no. 5292

Blowing Rose, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationfiguregardenarchitectureflowerstreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in a landscape setting and practice creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to depict intricate details like flowers and architectural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the figure, architecture, and main landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant architecture with diluted washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees and foliage, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 04
Paint the figure's skin tones and clothing, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Add details to the architecture, such as windows, arches, and decorative elements.
step 06
Begin adding details to the foliage, including individual leaves and flowers.
step 07
Refine the details of the figure, including facial features and jewelry.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · orange · pink · white · green

secondary · blue · purple · yellow

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow with touches of brown. Achieve the skin tones by mixing red, yellow, and white, and adjust with small amounts of blue or green to create shadows.

techniques