plate no. 6465
Personnages et Fleurs
Andre Bauchant, 1947
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the flower arrangement, figures, and landscape, paying attention to proportions.
- step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, background hills, and foreground.
- step 03
Start adding the base colors for the flowers, differentiating between the various hues.
- step 04
Define the shapes of the flower petals and leaves, adding details and variations in color.
- step 05
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and clothing.
- step 06
Add details to the landscape, such as the river, trees, and the structure on the left.
- step 07
Refine the details of the flower pot and the surface it sits on.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
color palette
primary · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · cerulean blue · titanium white
secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · rose madder
Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve various shades of red and orange by mixing red and yellow with small amounts of brown or white. Use white to lighten the blues for the sky.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·simplified form rendering
- ·color mixing
- ·layering
- ·basic blending
common pitfalls
- →overcomplicating the flower details
- →uneven color application
- →incorrect proportions of figures
- →muddying the colors by over-mixing
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·reference photo print
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Acrylic paints are recommended for beginners due to their faster drying time and ease of cleanup.
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