plate no. 4094

Vas Cu Salvie

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvaseleavesstill lifetablefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, simplifying complex shapes, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a subject rather than precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, and leaves, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of red and brown, establishing the overall tone.
step 03
Paint the vase with a base coat of off-white, then add the vertical stripes and blue flower patterns.
step 04
Add the green leaves, varying the shades of green to create depth.
step 05
Paint the red flowers using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture and volume.
step 06
Refine the details of the vase and flowers, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Adjust the background colors as needed to create a cohesive composition.
step 08
Let it dry and add a varnish.

color palette

primary · red · green · white · brown

secondary · blue · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of red by adding small amounts of brown or white. Achieve the green by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust with white or brown for different tones.

techniques