plate no. 7710

Poppy Cup

oilPost-Impressionisminteriorinteriorflowerstablewindowbalconylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing light and shadow using visible brushstrokes. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: the room, table, window frames, and flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on the overall color scheme.
step 03
Start building up layers of paint, adding more detail and definition to the shapes.
step 04
Focus on the flowers, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the window and balcony scene.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a cohesive composition.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red-orange · brown · white

secondary · blue · green · yellow

Achieve the various shades of red-orange by mixing red with yellow and a touch of brown. Create the greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust with white or brown for different values.

techniques