plate no. 9858

Red hills and white flower II

oilPrecisionismlandscapeflowerhillslandscapeskymountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, smooth blending, and creating form with subtle value changes. It will also improve their understanding of composition and focal points.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, flower, and mountains, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, gradually blending towards the horizon.
step 03
Apply a base coat of red-orange to the hills, then add lighter and darker shades to create form.
step 04
Mix a range of white tones with subtle grays and yellows for the flower petals.
step 05
Carefully blend the colors on the flower petals to create a smooth, luminous effect.
step 06
Paint the details of the flower's center with greens, yellows, and browns.
step 07
Refine the shapes and edges of the hills and flower, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green

Mix various shades of red-orange by combining cadmium red with yellow ochre and a touch of white. Create subtle grays for the flower by mixing white with small amounts of burnt umber and ultramarine blue.

techniques