plate no. 7137

Field Flowers

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersfielddaisiesfoliagegarden

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students will learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use color to create depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and placement of the flowers and foliage.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, muted green.
step 03
Begin layering in the yellow flowers, varying the shades slightly.
step 04
Add the larger daisies, focusing on their petal shapes and center details.
step 05
Introduce the red/orange flowers, paying attention to their placement and color variations.
step 06
Add small touches of blue and other colors to create visual interest.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches to the background to unify the composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · dark green · red

secondary · ultramarine blue · orange · brown

Mix various shades of green for the background by combining dark green with browns and blues. Create the flower colors by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of other colors to achieve muted tones.

techniques