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Two Pink Roses by Horace Pippin

plate no. 7080

Two Pink Roses

Horace Pippin, 1940

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)flower paintingrosesflowersleavesstill lifefoliage
suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms and using bold brushstrokes to define shapes. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve specific hues.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic shapes of the roses, leaves, and stems, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.

  2. step 02

    Block in the background with a thin layer of yellow-green paint.

  3. step 03

    Paint the leaves and stems with a dark green, allowing some of the background to show through.

  4. step 04

    Mix a light pink for the roses and apply it in broad strokes, defining the petals.

  5. step 05

    Add darker shades of pink and red to create depth and dimension within the roses.

  6. step 06

    Refine the shapes of the leaves and stems, adding details where necessary.

  7. step 07

    Add highlights to the roses and leaves to create a sense of light.

  8. step 08

    Add the artist's signature.

color palette

primary · pink · green · yellow

secondary · red · black

Mix pink by combining red and white. Achieve the background color by mixing yellow and green with a touch of white. Darken the greens with black or burnt umber.

techniques

  • ·blocking in
  • ·dry brush
  • ·color mixing
  • ·layering
  • ·simplification

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
  • →Making the colors too saturated or bright.
  • →Not capturing the unique shapes of the roses and leaves.
  • →Failing to create depth and dimension in the painting.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
  • ·Acrylic or oil paints (pink, red, green, yellow, white, black)
  • ·Assorted paintbrushes (flat and round)
  • ·Palette
  • ·Palette knife
  • ·Linseed oil (if using oil paints)
  • ·Odorless mineral spirits (for cleaning brushes)
  • ·Easel

optional

  • ·medium gloss
  • ·retarder

Use a canvas with a smooth surface to mimic the original painting's texture. Acrylic paints are more beginner-friendly due to their faster drying time.

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