plate no. 5709

Vase with Roses and Chrysanthemums

Ipolit Strambu, 1911

oilImpressionismflower paintingflowersvasestill lifetablepitcher

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow, as well as creating soft, blended edges. It also provides practice in rendering textures and patterns on the vase.

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, flowers, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the flowers, vase, and background, focusing on accurate color relationships.
step 04
Refine the shapes and values of the flowers, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 05
Add details to the vase, including the patterns and textures.
step 06
Soften edges and blend colors to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to the flowers and vase.
step 08
Adjust the overall composition and values as needed.

color palette

primary · rose madder · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow light · cerulean blue · viridian

Mix various shades of pink and rose by combining rose madder and titanium white. Use raw umber and ivory black to create the dark background and shadows. Mix cerulean blue and viridian for the vase details.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·scumbling
·broken color
·glazing
·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Failing to accurately capture the subtle value changes.
→Making the colors too saturated or bright.
→Neglecting the importance of soft edges and blending.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·Oil paints (rose madder, ivory black, raw umber, titanium white, cadmium yellow light, cerulean blue, viridian)
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil
·Rags