plate no. 8571

Woman with Flowers

Oleksandr Murashko, 1919

oilImpressionismportraitfigureportraitflowersdressbackgroundhair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create form and atmosphere. It will also teach how to simplify complex subjects into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and flowers using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes of paint, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Start building up the form of the figure and flowers with thicker, more expressive brushstrokes.
step 04
Mix and apply colors to capture the subtle variations in light and shadow.
step 05
Define the details of the face and hands, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 06
Add texture to the dress and background using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the edges of the forms and blend the colors where necessary.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · orange · blue · purple · brown

secondary · green · red · white

Mix oranges by combining red and yellow, and create variations by adding white or brown. Achieve purples by mixing blue and red, and adjust the hue with white or black.

techniques