plate no. 1116

Bouquet of flowers in a blue vase

canvas, oilAcademicismflower paintingflowersrosesvasestill lifeleaves

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create depth and form, as well as mixing subtle color variations to capture the delicate hues of the roses. It also offers practice in rendering the texture of petals and leaves.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase and the overall arrangement of the flowers.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark brown.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the roses and leaves, focusing on value and temperature.
step 04
Begin layering paint on the roses, building up form and detail with small brushstrokes.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to the roses to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 06
Paint the blue vase, paying attention to the reflections and highlights.
step 07
Add details to the vase decorations.
step 08
Refine the details of the leaves and stems, and add final touches to the background.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green

Mix various shades of pink by combining white with alizarin crimson and a touch of yellow ochre. Achieve the blue of the vase by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a hint of black. Create greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques