plate no. 2064

Lilies, roses and tulips in a glass vase on a wooden ledge with butterflies

oilBaroqueflower paintingflowersvasestill liferosesliliestulips

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic floral forms, understanding light and shadow, and creating depth through layering and glazing techniques. It also provides practice in capturing the delicate textures of petals and leaves.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare a toned canvas with a dark umber wash.
step 02
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase and the overall arrangement of the flowers.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the flowers and leaves, focusing on accurate values.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to create smooth transitions and realistic forms.
step 05
Add details to the flowers, such as petal textures and highlights.
step 06
Paint the vase, paying attention to reflections and transparency.
step 07
Refine the background and add subtle details to the table surface.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · sap green · alizarin crimson

Achieve the subtle color variations in the flowers by mixing small amounts of complementary colors. Use glazes of transparent colors to create depth and luminosity.

techniques