plate no. 0614

Vase with lilies

oilPost-Impressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifetableclothgreen background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors and creating form with visible brushstrokes. It also provides an opportunity to study color relationships and create a cohesive composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, and tablecloth.
step 02
Block in the background with a mid-tone green.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the flowers (red and orange) and the tablecloth (white and blue).
step 04
Add highlights and shadows to the vase to create form.
step 05
Develop the details of the flowers, paying attention to the shapes of the petals.
step 06
Refine the tablecloth, adding the blue stripes and folds.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final details and highlights.

color palette

primary · red · orange · white · green

secondary · blue · yellow · brown

Mix various shades of green by combining blues and yellows. Create depth in the flowers by mixing reds and oranges with browns and blacks for shadows, and yellows and whites for highlights. Achieve the tablecloth's off-white by adding small amounts of brown or yellow to white.

techniques