plate no. 9290

Flower vase

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifeleavesbranchestable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint, creating texture with brushstrokes, and understanding color relationships in a complex floral arrangement. It also provides practice in depicting light and shadow on rounded forms like the vase.

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 vase and the overall flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the background with a warm yellow tone, varying the color slightly.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the table and the shadows within the flowers and leaves.
step 04
Begin layering in the white and pink tones of the flowers, using thick brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the leaves and branches, using greens and browns.
step 06
Refine the shapes and values of the vase, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to the flowers and leaves, using small brushstrokes.
step 08
Touch up any areas that need adjustment and add the artist's signature.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · alizarin crimson · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix white with small amounts of yellow ochre and alizarin crimson to create the various shades of pink and off-white in the flowers. Use burnt umber and raw sienna to create the browns for the branches and table.

techniques