plate no. 6947

Flower vase on a round table

Suzanne Valadon, 1920

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasetableinteriorstill lifefabric

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. 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. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, table, and flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the background color with a thin wash.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the vase and table using a dark brown or black.
step 04
Begin layering in the colors of the flowers, starting with the darkest tones and gradually adding lighter highlights.
step 05
Add details to the vase, such as the reflections and patterns.
step 06
Refine the shapes and colors of the flowers, paying attention to the variations in hue and value.
step 07
Add the fabric detail, focusing on the folds and shadows.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · sap green · alizarin crimson · burnt umber

Mix various shades of pink by combining red and white, and use blue to darken colors and create shadows. Achieve the green background by mixing yellow and blue, and add brown for a muted tone.

techniques