plate no. 9292

KWIATY

Wladyslaw Strzeminski, 1944

oilExpressionismflower paintingflowersfloralplantsgardenabstract

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing loose watercolor techniques and understanding how to suggest form with minimal detail. Students will develop skills in color mixing and creating a sense of depth using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 4 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the flowers and stems.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of water to the background area.
step 03
Begin adding background color blocks using a wet-on-wet technique, letting the colors blend and bleed.
step 04
Paint the flower petals with loose, expressive strokes, varying the colors slightly.
step 05
Add darker accents to the flower centers and stems for definition.
step 06
Use a fine brush to add thin black outlines to some of the petals and stems.
step 07
Allow the painting to dry completely.
step 08
Evaluate and add final touches if needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · sap green · alizarin crimson · raw umber

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve muted tones by adding a touch of burnt sienna or raw umber to your colors.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·color blocking
·dry brush texture
·watercolor washes
·outlining

common pitfalls

→Overworking the colors and losing the freshness.
→Making the background too uniform and flat.
→Using too much water and creating muddy colors.
→Not allowing enough drying time between layers.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paints
·watercolor brushes (round and flat)
·watercolor paper 140lb
·palette
·water container
·paper towels
·pencil

optional

·masking fluid
·palette knife
·spray bottle

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and allow for better blending. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying stroke widths.

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