plate no. 3752

Roses in a Vase

Suzanne Valadon, 1914

oil, panelPost-Impressionismflower paintingrosesvasetableplateflowersstill life

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing the essence of a subject with expressive brushstrokes. It also provides practice in depicting different textures and patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the background, table, plate, vase, and flowers.
step 03
Develop the colors of the table pattern, focusing on the relationships between warm and cool tones.
step 04
Add details to the vase, capturing its cylindrical form and decorative elements.
step 05
Refine the shapes and colors of the roses, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 06
Add details to the leaves and stems, using varying shades of green.
step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · viridian green · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium yellow

Mix white with small amounts of other colors to achieve the pale hues of the roses. Use green and blue mixtures for the vase and plate. Combine red, yellow, and umber for the table's warm tones.

techniques