plate no. 3495

Roses, tulips, and narcissi in a glass vase, with a butterfly, on a ledge

oilBaroqueflower paintingflowerstulipsrosesnarcissivasebutterfly

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic floral forms, blending subtle color transitions, and capturing the transparency of glass. It also provides practice in creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare a canvas with a dark, neutral ground.
step 02
Lightly sketch the overall composition, including the vase, flowers, and butterfly.
step 03
Block in the main shapes and colors of the flowers and leaves, focusing on accurate proportions and values.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to create depth and form in the flowers, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Carefully render the details of the petals, leaves, and stems, using smaller brushes for precision.
step 06
Paint the glass vase, focusing on capturing its transparency and reflections.
step 07
Add the butterfly, paying attention to its delicate wings and markings.
step 08
Refine the background and add any final details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · crimson red · sap green · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · purple

Achieve the various shades of pink and purple by mixing crimson red and titanium white with small amounts of ultramarine blue. Create realistic greens by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and ivory black.

techniques