plate no. 7045

Les Pivones Blanches

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifetabledrapery

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing the delicate forms of flowers with loose brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting subtle variations in light and shadow.

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, flowers, and background drapery.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color for the background and table.
step 03
Begin layering colors to create the form of the vase, paying attention to the patterns and details.
step 04
Start building up the flowers, focusing on the highlights and shadows to define their shapes.
step 05
Add details to the leaves and stems, using a variety of greens and browns.
step 06
Refine the background drapery, blending colors to create a soft, flowing effect.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to the flowers and vase.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · yellow ochre

secondary · alizarin crimson · sap green · raw umber

Mix white with small amounts of blue and yellow to create the various shades of the flowers. Use crimson and white for pinks. Combine blue and yellow for greens, and add umber to darken.

techniques