plate no. 8935

Red and Pink Roses

Francisc Sirato, 1940

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifeflowersrosesstill lifevasetable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice loose brushwork and learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes. It's also a good exercise in capturing light and shadow with a limited color palette.

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 of the vase, plate, and flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the darkest areas of the background with a dark brown or black.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the flowers using reds and pinks, focusing on value rather than detail.
step 04
Paint the vase with a mix of greens and blues, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 05
Add the white plate, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone and reflected light.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the flowers and leaves, adding details with thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a harmonious balance of colors and values.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · titanium white · viridian green

secondary · burnt umber · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre

Mix reds and whites to achieve various shades of pink. Use burnt umber to darken colors and create shadows. Mix greens and blues for the vase, adding white for highlights.

techniques