plate no. 2902

Still Life

Horace Trenerry, 1933

oilImpressionismflower paintingflowersvasetableclothdraperystill life

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and practice layering brushstrokes to build form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, tablecloth, and background drapery.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the background, tablecloth, and drapery using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes and colors of the flowers, paying attention to their individual hues and values.
step 04
Begin layering paint on the vase, adding the blue and red floral patterns.
step 05
Develop the folds and shadows in the tablecloth and drapery, using subtle color variations.
step 06
Refine the details of the flowers, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive and harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · cadmium yellow

secondary · alizarin crimson · burnt umber · sap green

Mix white with small amounts of blue, yellow, and red to create the muted tones for the tablecloth and vase. Use green and red to create the darker areas of the drapery.

techniques