plate no. 7392

The Flower Seller

chalkImpressionismportraitfigureportraitflowersscarfwomangarden

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color layering with chalk and creating soft, impressionistic effects. It also provides practice in capturing the likeness of a figure and rendering simple floral elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and proportions of the figures and floral arrangement using a soft pencil.
step 02
Establish the background color with light, broad strokes of chalk.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the figures, starting with the darkest values and gradually adding lighter tones.
step 04
Use short, broken strokes to build up the texture and form of the clothing and skin.
step 05
Add the floral elements, focusing on capturing the overall shape and color rather than precise detail.
step 06
Refine the facial features and add highlights to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 07
Blend the colors lightly with a blending stump or your finger to soften the edges and create a more cohesive effect.
step 08
Add final details and adjust the values as needed to achieve the desired result.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · white

secondary · sap green · rose madder

Mix burnt sienna and white to create the skin tones. Use ultramarine blue and white for the dress. Mix yellow ochre and sap green for the foliage.

techniques

·chalk layering
·blending
·hatching
·scumbling
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Over-blending, which can result in a muddy or flat appearance.
→Focusing too much on detail in the floral elements, which can detract from the overall impressionistic effect.
→Not establishing a strong value structure early on, which can make it difficult to create depth and dimension.
→Using too much pressure when applying the chalk, which can make it difficult to blend and layer colors.

materials

surface · pastel paper

required

·assorted chalk pastels
·pastel paper
·soft pencil
·kneaded eraser
·blending stump
·fixative spray

optional

·palette knife
·workable fixative

Use a textured pastel paper to help the chalk adhere to the surface. A variety of soft and hard pastels will allow for greater control over value and detail.

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