plate no. 6514

She Flies Through the Air With the Greatest of Ease

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfiguresflowerscoupleportraitchairabstract background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, expressive brushwork, and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages experimentation with abstract backgrounds and bold color choices.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the figures and chair.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the background, using loose, expressive brushstrokes.
step 03
Paint the figures' clothing and skin tones, focusing on simplified shapes and bold colors.
step 04
Add details to the faces, such as eyes, nose, and mouth, using small brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the bouquet of flowers, using a variety of colors and brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
step 06
Add details to the chair and other elements in the composition.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, making adjustments as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · yellow · blue · white

secondary · green · black · orange

Mix greens from blues and yellows, oranges from reds and yellows, and use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve darker tones by mixing complementary colors.

techniques