plate no. 5422

Flowers on the Veranda

Konstantin Gorbatov, 1917

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersverandachairscolumnsskyfoliage

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice capturing light and shadow, as well as creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students can also learn to simplify complex subjects like flowers and foliage into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the main elements (flowers, chairs, columns).
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the background.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the columns and the floor.
step 04
Begin adding details to the flowers, using a variety of colors and brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the details of the chairs and the foliage.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final details and highlights.

color palette

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

secondary · viridian green · alizarin crimson · raw umber

Mix various shades of pinks, purples, and reds for the flowers. Use white and blue to create the sky. Mix greens with yellow and blue for the foliage.

techniques