plate no. 9204

Flowers with the Shadow

Sloba Pajkovic, 2020

oilExpressionismflower paintingplantflowerspotwindowshadowtable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and in applying expressive brushstrokes to define form and texture. It also provides practice in capturing light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the plant, pot, window, and table.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: the background, the table, the pot, the leaves, and the flowers.
step 03
Start adding darker values to define the shadows and forms of the plant and pot.
step 04
Mix and apply lighter values to represent the highlights on the leaves and flowers.
step 05
Develop the background, paying attention to the subtle color variations and the shadow cast by the window.
step 06
Refine the details of the plant, pot, and table, adding texture with visible brushstrokes.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to match the original painting.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjust with white. Achieve the pot color by mixing burnt sienna, cadmium red light, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Use white and yellow ochre for the light areas on the table.

techniques