plate no. 7768

Fiori Di Campo

Filippo De Pisis, 1953

oilExpressionismflower paintingflowersvaseplantsbutterflystill lifefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a subject rather than precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the vase and the overall arrangement of the flowers and foliage.
step 02
Apply a thin, neutral-toned wash to the canvas as an underpainting.
step 03
Begin blocking in the larger areas of color for the background, vase, and foliage using loose, expressive brushstrokes.
step 04
Add layers of color to the flowers, building up texture and detail with thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Introduce highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension, paying attention to the way light interacts with the different elements.
step 06
Use small, deliberate strokes to add details such as the butterfly and individual leaves.
step 07
Refine the composition and adjust colors as needed to achieve a harmonious and balanced effect.
step 08
Add final touches and allow the painting to dry completely.

color palette

primary · titanium white · sap green · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by blending sap green with yellow ochre or burnt umber for variations. Create muted pinks by mixing cadmium red with titanium white and a touch of burnt umber.

techniques