plate no. 6789

Jonquilles

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersdaffodilsvasetablestill lifeplate

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to depict light and shadow on rounded forms. It also provides practice in capturing the delicate structure of flowers.

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, plate, and flower arrangement, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of brown and let it dry.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the tablecloth, vase, and plate using broad strokes.
step 04
Begin layering the yellow tones for the daffodils, starting with darker yellows and gradually adding lighter highlights.
step 05
Add details to the vase and plate, focusing on the subtle variations in color and texture.
step 06
Refine the background and tablecloth, adding depth and detail.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to the flowers and other objects to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish layer.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · payne's grey

Mix various shades of yellow by combining yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, and white. Achieve the blue tablecloth by mixing ultramarine blue with burnt umber and white for highlights.

techniques

·layering
·dry brushing
·color mixing
·scumbling
·blending

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early.
→Using too much paint and losing the texture.
→Not paying attention to the subtle color variations.
→Making the flowers too uniform and lacking natural variation.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 12x16
·Oil paints: yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue, burnt umber, titanium white
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·Palette
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife