plate no. 1525

Bouquet De Fleurs

Carlos Nadal, 1950

oilFauvismstill lifeflowersstill lifetablevasefruitwine

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint, creating texture with visible brushstrokes, and understanding color relationships in a complex composition. It also provides practice in depicting various objects with different shapes and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and the tablecloth.
step 03
Develop the floral arrangement, focusing on the shapes and colors of the flowers and leaves.
step 04
Add details to the vase, plates, and other objects on the table.
step 05
Refine the brushwork and texture, using short, broken strokes.
step 06
Adjust the values and colors to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Let it dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · sap green · alizarin crimson

Achieve the various greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques