plate no. 5205
Queens Daisies
Henri Fantin-Latour, 1872
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and layering techniques to create depth and texture in the flowers and vase.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, table, and flower arrangement.
- step 02
Block in the background with a thin, even layer of neutral color.
- step 03
Establish the main values on the vase, indicating highlights and shadows.
- step 04
Begin layering colors on the flowers, starting with darker tones and gradually adding lighter highlights.
- step 05
Add details to the vase, such as reflections and subtle color variations.
- step 06
Refine the shapes and textures of the flowers, paying attention to individual petals.
- step 07
Paint the table surface, capturing the wood grain and subtle color variations.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall realism.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre · titanium white
secondary · burnt umber · sap green · cadmium red light
Achieve the flower colors by mixing alizarin crimson and ultramarine blue for purples, adding white for lighter shades. Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the vase, adding white and ultramarine blue for cooler tones.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the flowers, resulting in a stiff appearance.
- →Failing to capture the subtle color variations in the vase.
- →Creating harsh lines and edges, rather than soft transitions.
- →Ignoring the importance of highlights and shadows in creating depth.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·palette knife
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·mahl stick
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Allow each layer of paint to dry before applying the next.
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