plate no. 7098

Sweet flowers

oil, canvasAcademicismportraitfigureportraitflowersrosespansiesleaves

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering skin tones and facial features, as well as in capturing the delicate forms and colors of flowers.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the basic shapes of the figure, flowers, and vase.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, neutral tone.
step 03
Establish the main skin tones on the face and hands, focusing on accurate values.
step 04
Begin painting the flowers, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 05
Work on the leaves and stems, paying attention to their varied greens and textures.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · viridian · alizarin crimson · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and blue. Create varied greens by mixing blue, yellow, and a touch of burnt umber. Muted tones are achieved by adding complementary colors.

techniques