plate no. 5079

Montrouge rose in an English cup

Yiannis Tsaroychis, 1968

oilImpressionismflower paintingflowersrosecupstill lifetablefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and capturing the essence of a subject rather than precise detail. It also encourages mixing subtle color variations to create form and depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the cup, rose, and background.
step 02
Block in the dark background with broad strokes.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the table and the cup's base.
step 04
Add the basic color of the rose, focusing on its overall shape.
step 05
Begin adding the blue and white patterns to the cup.
step 06
Develop the rose petals with varying shades of pink and hints of green.
step 07
Add the foliage and small white flowers, using short, broken strokes.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust values to create depth and form.

color palette

primary · rose pink · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · sap green · ivory black

Mix various shades of pink by combining rose pink and white, with small additions of green or blue to create cooler tones. Achieve the blue patterns on the cup by mixing ultramarine blue with white, and varying the proportions to create different shades.

techniques

·broken color
·alla prima
·scumbling
·wet-on-dry layering
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
→Making the colors too saturated and lacking subtle variations.
→Not establishing a strong value structure early on.
→Getting lost in the details of the cup pattern before establishing the overall form.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x12 or similar)
·Oil paints: rose pink, ultramarine blue, titanium white, raw umber, ivory black, sap green
·Assorted brushes (round and flat, sizes 2-8)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Rags