plate no. 8689

Flowers

Magnus Enckell, 1913

oilFauvismflower paintingflowersvasetableinteriorstill lifeplate

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing the essence of a subject with loose, expressive brushstrokes. It's a good exercise in impressionistic representation.

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: the vase, the overall form of the flowers, the table, and the plate.
step 02
Block in the background colors using broad strokes. Establish the general color scheme.
step 03
Start layering in the colors of the vase, focusing on capturing its form with color rather than precise lines.
step 04
Begin building up the flower mass with dabs and strokes of various colors, suggesting individual blooms without detailed rendering.
step 05
Add the darker accents within the flowers and vase to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Work on the table surface, using broken color to create a sense of texture and pattern.
step 07
Add the plate, using a light blue or white and indicating its roundness with subtle shading.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values to achieve a harmonious balance.

color palette

primary · red · white · yellow · green

secondary · purple · blue · orange · brown

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create pastel shades. Mix browns and greens for the background and shadows.

techniques