plate no. 0701

Grand bouquet of mimosa

Moise Kisling, 1942

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersbouquetvasetablestill lifemimosa

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex forms into manageable shapes. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve subtle 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, table, and overall form of the bouquet.
step 02
Establish the background colors with broad, blended strokes.
step 03
Block in the main color masses of the flowers, focusing on the overall shape and distribution.
step 04
Begin layering different shades of yellow and green to create depth and texture in the flowers.
step 05
Add details to the vase and table, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 06
Refine the edges of the bouquet and add smaller details to individual flowers.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to match the original painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · sap green

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

Mix various shades of yellow by combining yellow ochre and cadmium yellow with small amounts of white or green. Achieve the green hues by mixing sap green with yellow and a touch of blue. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create the darker background tones.

techniques

·layering
·blending
·scumbling
·color mixing
·broken color

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Creating a flat, uniform color in the flowers without sufficient variation.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Getting lost in the details and losing the overall form.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, sap green, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, titanium white)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·rags