plate no. 8342

Deux Bouquets

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasestablestill life

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in capturing the form of flowers and vases with loose brushstrokes and muted color harmonies. Students can learn to create depth and texture using layering and subtle value changes.

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 table, vases, and flower arrangements, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of gray paint.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the table using a mix of browns, reds, and oranges, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the vases, starting with the darker tones and gradually adding highlights to create form.
step 05
Begin adding the flowers, using short, broken brushstrokes to capture their texture and color variations.
step 06
Layer colors and values within the flowers to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details of the flowers and vases, adding highlights and shadows to enhance their form.
step 08
Add final touches to the background and table to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · cadmium yellow · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white. Use burnt umber and white for the brown vase, and viridian green with white and a touch of yellow for the green vase. Mix reds and yellows for the flowers.

techniques