plate no. 2112

Girl with Starry Dress and Bouquet

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfiguredresshatflowersshadowportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, value control, and creating a sense of depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in painting figures and floral patterns in a simplified, expressive style.

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 figure, hat, and book, paying attention to proportions and composition.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of varying blues, creating a light to dark gradient.
step 03
Establish the main shadow areas on the figure and hat using a dark, muted blue.
step 04
Paint the dress with a base of blue, then add the small white flower patterns.
step 05
Add the highlights on the hat and dress, using lighter shades of white and blue.
step 06
Paint the bouquet of flowers with yellows, oranges, and browns, adding details to the petals.
step 07
Refine the details of the face and hands, keeping the features simplified and expressive.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix various shades of blue by combining ultramarine blue and titanium white. Create muted tones by adding small amounts of burnt umber. Achieve the flower colors by mixing cadmium yellow with touches of raw sienna and burnt umber.

techniques