plate no. 4498

Vase of mimosa

Moise Kisling, 1952

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersmimosavasestill lifefoliagetable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with brushstrokes. It also provides practice in observing and representing the structure of a complex floral arrangement.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, table, and overall flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the background with a light blue, varying the tone slightly.
step 03
Establish the dark areas of the vase and table with a mix of greens and browns.
step 04
Begin layering the yellow flowers, starting with darker yellows and gradually adding lighter highlights using small, dabbing brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the dark green foliage using thin, angular strokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the vase and table, adding subtle highlights and shadows.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to match the original painting.
step 08
Add final touches to the flowers, ensuring they have a textured, three-dimensional appearance.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white

Mix different shades of yellow by combining yellow ochre with white and small amounts of burnt sienna. Create greens by mixing ultramarine blue and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·Impasto
·Pointillism (modified)
·Color layering
·Dry brushing
·Scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the flowers and losing the textured effect.
→Making the background too uniform and flat.
→Failing to capture the subtle color variations in the flowers.
→Not establishing a strong value structure before adding color.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·Oil paints (yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, sap green, burnt sienna, raw umber, titanium white)
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Rags