plate no. 9048

Still Life with a Plate

David Burliuk, 1931

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersstill lifewaterfruitvaselandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint with visible brushstrokes and mixing colors to create a sense of depth and texture. It's also a good exercise in observing and representing the subtle color variations in natural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, fruit, and plate, establishing the composition.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of blue, green, and white, suggesting the sky and water.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the flowers, using thick paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Paint the vase, capturing its transparency and reflections.
step 05
Add the fruit and plate, paying attention to their colors and textures.
step 06
Develop the foreground, including the table or surface and any leaves or details.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques