plate no. 3811

Wild flowers

oilExpressionismflower paintingflowersvasetablestill lifefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive mark-making and color layering to create depth and texture. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a subject rather than precise realism.

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, flowers, and table.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of orange/peach.
step 03
Establish the main green areas of the foliage with broad strokes.
step 04
Add the blue flower shapes, varying the intensity of the blue.
step 05
Define the vase with blue, green, and hints of white, using short, directional strokes.
step 06
Develop the table surface with light blue, white, and green strokes.
step 07
Add details to the flowers and leaves, focusing on capturing their form with expressive strokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · sap green · peach · white

secondary · yellow green · ultramarine blue · light blue

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve lighter shades by adding white. Use varying amounts of blue to create different shades of blue flowers.

techniques