plate no. 9771

Yellow Flowers

Roman Selsky, 1981

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapeflowersbuildingstreesskyfencelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to add texture and energy to their work. It also offers practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

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 buildings, flowers, and trees, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and pinks, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the dark greens and blues of the trees and foliage in the background.
step 04
Paint the basic colors of the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add the flower stalks with green, varying the thickness and direction of the strokes.
step 06
Dot the yellow flowers along the stalks, using a small brush and varying the size and placement.
step 07
Add details to the fence and other foreground elements.
step 08
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adding highlights and shadows as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · green · red

secondary · pink · orange · brown

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and vary the shades by adding small amounts of brown or red. Achieve the pinks and oranges by mixing red with white or yellow, respectively.

techniques