plate no. 8366
Jug with yellow daffodils
Felix Vallotton, 1915
suitable for beginners
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and in rendering transparent objects like the glass jug. It also provides practice in creating a balanced composition with a clear focal point.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the jug, flowers, and other objects.
- step 02
Block in the background colors, starting with the darkest areas and gradually adding lighter tones.
- step 03
Establish the base colors for the table and books, focusing on accurate color matching.
- step 04
Paint the jug, carefully observing the highlights and shadows to create a sense of transparency.
- step 05
Add the daffodils, using short, broken brushstrokes to capture their texture and form.
- step 06
Paint the orange, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
- step 07
Refine the details of the cup and other objects, adding highlights and shadows as needed.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · burnt umber
secondary · viridian · cadmium red · titanium white
Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian. Achieve the glass effect by layering transparent glazes of green and brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·color mixing
- ·glazing
- ·broken brushstrokes
- ·rendering transparency
- ·value studies
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch
- →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones
- →Failing to capture the transparency of the glass jug
- →Ignoring subtle variations in color and value
- →Overworking the painting, losing freshness and spontaneity
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints (yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, burnt umber, viridian, cadmium red, titanium white)
- ·palette
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a painting medium to improve the flow and blending of the oil paints.
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