plate no. 4758

Flori de salcie

Arthur Segal, 1909

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasetablefoliagebackgroundstill life

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and creating a sense of depth through color variation and texture. It also provides practice in capturing the organic shapes of foliage and flowers.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, table, and overall flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the background, table, and vase using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up the texture of the background with short, directional brushstrokes of orange, yellow, and green.
step 04
Add the dark foliage, focusing on the shapes and directions of the branches and leaves.
step 05
Introduce highlights and shadows to the vase to create form.
step 06
Add the red flower accents, paying attention to their placement and color variation.
step 07
Refine the details of the table and background, adding subtle color variations and textures.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · orange · dark green · red · blue

secondary · yellow · brown · black

Achieve the background colors by mixing orange with small amounts of yellow, green, and red. Create depth in the foliage by mixing dark green with blue and black, and adding highlights with lighter greens and yellows.

techniques