plate no. 8215

Flowers on a Yellow Table

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasetablestill lifefruitapples

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a subject rather than precise realism.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, and fruit, focusing on proportions.
step 02
Block in the background and tabletop with broad strokes of color.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the vase, using blues, greens, and purples.
step 04
Paint the flowers, starting with the darker tones and building up the lighter highlights.
step 05
Add details to the fruit, paying attention to the variations in color and texture.
step 06
Refine the background and tabletop, adding subtle color variations.
step 07
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to create texture and visual interest.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and depth.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · white · red

secondary · purple · green · pink

Mix various shades of yellow with white and a touch of red for the tabletop. Create the vase color by blending blues, greens, and purples with white. Achieve the flower colors by mixing primary colors with white for lighter tints.

techniques