plate no. 9088

Making a Bunch of Flowers

Janos Tornyai, 1933

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfigurewindowflowersinteriorlightstill life

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow, and in creating a sense of depth through layering and color variations. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a loose, impressionistic style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the figure, window, and flower arrangement.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the dark and light areas with thin washes.
step 03
Focus on the window as the main light source and build up the surrounding colors and values accordingly.
step 04
Start layering colors to create depth and dimension in the figure and flower arrangement.
step 05
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to add texture and detail to the focal points.
step 06
Pay attention to the color temperature of the light and shadow areas.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of realism and depth.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · titanium white

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and white. Use yellow ochre and white for the warm light coming through the window. Mix greens from blue and yellow, and add red to create muted tones.

techniques