plate no. 2502

Blumen in Einer Vase

Willy Schlobach, 1926

oilImpressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifetablefoliagebackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students learn to capture light and shadow using broken color and visible brushstrokes, as well as how to create depth and texture with paint.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase and flower arrangement, focusing on proportions.
step 02
Establish the background color with broad strokes of green and hints of red.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the flowers, using a variety of reds, oranges, yellows, and purples.
step 04
Add layers of color to the flowers, building up depth and texture with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the vase, capturing the reflections and refractions of light through the glass.
step 06
Define the table surface with a base of yellow and add shadows and highlights.
step 07
Add details to the flowers and leaves, refining the shapes and colors.
step 08
Adjust the overall composition and add final touches to create a cohesive painting.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · viridian green

secondary · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by blending viridian green with yellow ochre or cadmium yellow. Create various shades of red by mixing cadmium red with alizarin crimson or a touch of ultramarine blue for darker tones.

techniques