plate no. 4400

Still Life

Abraham Manievich, 1930

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifetable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the form of flowers and a vase using simplified shapes and colors.

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 and flower arrangement lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the background, table, and vase using thin washes.
step 03
Start adding the base colors for the flowers, focusing on the overall color masses.
step 04
Begin layering colors within each flower, using short, visible brushstrokes to create texture and dimension.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to the flowers and vase to define their forms.
step 06
Refine the details of the flowers, such as petals and centers, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Add final touches to the background and table, ensuring they complement the main subject.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry and add a final layer of varnish for protection.

color palette

primary · green · red · white · yellow

secondary · pink · purple · orange

Mix greens from blues and yellows, and create variations by adding browns or whites. Achieve pinks by mixing red and white, and oranges by mixing red and yellow.

techniques