plate no. 2698

Wild Roses

Constantin Artachino, 1944

oilRealismflower paintingrosesflowersleavesfoliagegarden

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and form, as well as simplifying complex shapes into basic brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle variations in light and shadow on organic forms.

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 roses and foliage, paying attention to their placement and proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of brown and green tones, establishing the overall value range.
step 03
Add the darker greens for the leaves, varying the hues and values to create depth.
step 04
Begin layering the yellow tones for the roses, starting with the shadows and gradually adding highlights.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the petals, using small brushstrokes to create texture and detail.
step 06
Add the stems and other details, such as the rosebud on the right.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors as needed to create a sense of harmony and balance.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to the roses and foliage.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow light · viridian

Mix various shades of green by combining sap green with burnt umber and titanium white. Achieve the yellow hues by mixing yellow ochre with cadmium yellow light and titanium white, adjusting the proportions to create different values.

techniques