plate no. 8619
Vase with Tulips
Willy Schlobach, 1928
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the form of flowers and a vase using loose, expressive marks.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase and the overall arrangement of the flowers.
- step 02
Block in the background with light, warm tones, using vertical brushstrokes.
- step 03
Establish the main colors of the table, using horizontal brushstrokes.
- step 04
Paint the vase with broad strokes of green, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 05
Begin layering colors for the flowers, focusing on capturing their general shapes and colors.
- step 06
Add details to the flowers, using smaller brushstrokes to define petals and stems.
- step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting to create depth.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive look.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · viridian green · titanium white
secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · burnt sienna
Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or ultramarine blue. Create variations in the flower colors by mixing primary colors with white or burnt sienna.
techniques
- ·impasto
- ·broken color
- ·alla prima
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Blending colors too much, resulting in a muddy appearance.
- →Failing to capture the overall form and structure of the flowers and vase.
- →Ignoring the subtle color variations within the flowers and background.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic gesso
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·palette knife
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·mineral spirits
- ·oil paints
optional
- ·painting medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·easel
- ·apron
Use a canvas with a medium texture to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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