plate no. 5418

Flowers. Vase on a Hamper

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasetablestill lifecloth

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with color, and in creating a sense of depth through layering and brushwork. It also provides practice in painting transparent objects like the vase.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, table, and cloth.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of light green.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the table and vase using broad strokes.
step 04
Begin layering the colors of the flowers, focusing on the overall shapes and values.
step 05
Add details to the flowers, such as petals and centers, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the details of the vase, capturing the reflections and transparency.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the table and cloth to create depth.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · yellow · green · white · purple

secondary · orange · red · blue

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and vary the shades by adding white or brown. Achieve the purples by mixing reds and blues. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques