plate no. 7692

Fleurs

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersirisvasetablewindowfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork, color mixing for subtle variations, and capturing the form of flowers and a glass vase. It's a good exercise in observing and representing light and shadow in a soft, impressionistic style.

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 of the vase, flowers, and background elements.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of light blue to the background.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the flowers, using darker blues and purples for the shadows.
step 04
Paint the vase with varying shades of green, suggesting the transparency of the glass.
step 05
Add highlights to the flowers and vase to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Develop the background with loose brushstrokes, suggesting a window and foliage.
step 07
Refine the details of the flowers and vase, paying attention to the shapes and colors.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · ultramarine blue · viridian green · titanium white

secondary · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix blues and whites for the background and lighter flower petals. Use crimson and ultramarine for the darker purple tones. Add yellow ochre to green for the foliage.

techniques