plate no. 5686

For the Armenians-fighters, veterans of World War II

Martiros Sarian, 1945

oil, canvasRealismflower paintingflowersstill lifevasesfoliagefruittable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing the textures of different floral elements. It also provides practice in arranging a complex still life composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the vases and main flower groupings.
step 02
Block in the background and establish the overall light and shadow.
step 03
Start with the larger flower masses, focusing on their general color and shape.
step 04
Add details to the flowers, varying the color and texture to create visual interest.
step 05
Paint the vases, capturing their reflective qualities and subtle color variations.
step 06
Add the foliage, varying the greens and adding highlights.
step 07
Include the fruit details in the foreground.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the overall composition as needed.

color palette

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

secondary · viridian green · alizarin crimson · raw umber

Mix various greens by combining blues and yellows. Achieve muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques