plate no. 3599

Roses

Dumitru Ghiatza, 1939

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersrosesvasetablestill lifeleaves

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create texture and volume, as well as mixing subtle color variations to depict floral forms. It also provides practice in representing light and shadow on rounded surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, table, and the overall arrangement of the flowers.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin wash of ochre and brown.
step 03
Establish the darkest areas of the leaves and vase with dark green and blue.
step 04
Begin layering the flower petals with white, pink, and subtle variations of yellow.
step 05
Add highlights to the petals to create a sense of volume and form.
step 06
Refine the details of the vase, adding the decorative elements and shadows.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values throughout the painting to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final touches and details to the leaves and background.

color palette

primary · titanium white · alizarin crimson · viridian green

secondary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt umber

Mix various shades of pink by combining white with small amounts of alizarin crimson. Create greens by mixing viridian green with yellow ochre. Use burnt umber to darken colors and create shadows.

techniques