plate no. 6725

Vase with Flowers

oilImpressionismflower paintingflowersvasetablestill lifebackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and color mixing to create the impression of detail rather than precise representation. It also provides practice in capturing the form and light on a simple vase.

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 and the overall flower arrangement.
step 02
Block in the background with light green washes, indicating the vertical stripes.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the vase using a mix of browns and oranges, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Begin adding the flowers, focusing on color and value rather than precise detail. Use short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Layer colors within the flowers to create depth and variation. Introduce blues, purples, yellows, and reds.
step 06
Add highlights to the flowers and vase to create a sense of light and form.
step 07
Refine the edges of the vase and flowers, softening some areas and sharpening others.
step 08
Add final details and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium orange

secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix browns and oranges for the vase. Create muted greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve the flower colors by mixing primary colors with white for lighter tones.

techniques