plate no. 9001

Still-life with Flowes in a Pot

Lajos Tihanyi, 1909

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifeflowerspitcherlemonstableclothwindow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing the essence of objects through simplified forms and visible brushstrokes. It's a good exercise in understanding how light and shadow interact with different surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the still life, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the background, tablecloth, and objects using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up layers of color on each object, gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 04
Focus on capturing the color variations within each object, using broken color and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Define the edges of the objects and add details like the lemons and the patterns on the tablecloth.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
step 08
Sign your work.

color palette

primary · green · red · white · brown

secondary · yellow · blue · purple · orange

Achieve the subtle color variations by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of complementary colors. Use broken color technique to create texture and visual interest.

techniques