plate no. 6736
Blue Vase With Flowers
Aldemir Martins, 2002
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using bold, visible brushstrokes to create texture and visual interest. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing and layering to achieve a vibrant and expressive result.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, and leaves onto the canvas.
- step 02
Block in the background with a dark, muted color.
- step 03
Apply the base colors for the vase, flowers, and leaves, focusing on large, simplified areas.
- step 04
Add layers of color to the vase, using blues, greens, and blacks to create depth and texture.
- step 05
Paint the flowers with a combination of pinks, whites, yellows, and purples, using visible brushstrokes to add dimension.
- step 06
Add details to the leaves, using different shades of green and highlights to create form.
- step 07
Introduce small red dots to the flower petals.
- step 08
Refine the edges and add any final details to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · blue · green · pink · yellow
secondary · purple · red · black · white
Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow with small amounts of black or white. Achieve the pink hues by mixing red and white, and adjust the intensity with small amounts of yellow or blue.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·dry brush
- ·color layering
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·simplification of forms
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplified, expressive style.
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing and creating variations.
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform and losing the sense of texture.
- →Not paying attention to the overall composition and balance of the painting.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas
- ·Acrylic paints (blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, red, black, white)
- ·Assorted paintbrushes (flat and round)
- ·Palette
- ·Water container
- ·Paper towels
- ·Pencil
- ·Eraser
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Medium gloss
- ·Easel
Use good quality acrylic paints for best results. Experiment with different brush sizes and types to achieve various textures.
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