plate no. 2135

Flowers in white vase

David Burliuk, 1956

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifefruitlandscapetrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create texture and using color to suggest form and depth. It also encourages expressive brushwork and capturing the essence of a subject rather than precise realism.

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, flowers, and background elements.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of blue and green, creating a sense of depth.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the flowers, focusing on the overall color harmony.
step 04
Add layers of paint to build up texture and detail in the flowers and vase.
step 05
Introduce highlights and shadows to define the form of the objects.
step 06
Refine the details of the fruit and the surrounding table.
step 07
Add final touches to the background, such as the suggestion of trees and a building.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · sap green · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of blue and green for the background. Achieve the flower colors by mixing primary colors with white. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for the fruit and table.

techniques