plate no. 8806

Flowers Still Life

oilFauvismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifetableclothbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in broken color techniques and layering brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages observation of subtle color variations within a limited palette.

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 tablecloth.
step 02
Establish the background color with loose, broken brushstrokes.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the vase, focusing on the light and shadow areas.
step 04
Begin layering the colors of the flowers, using short, distinct brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the flowers, such as the centers and variations in petal color.
step 06
Refine the tablecloth, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and add final touches to the background.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to the flowers and vase.

color palette

primary · red · white · yellow · green

secondary · blue · purple · brown

Mix various shades of red by adding white, yellow, or brown. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, and soften them with white or brown. Achieve the vase's color by blending blue, white, and yellow with touches of brown.

techniques