plate no. 1331

Летний вечер

Bantikov Vladimir Andreevich, 1985

canvas, oilMagic Realismsymbolic paintingfigurestreefoliageforestloveromance

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to depict light filtering through foliage. It also provides practice in rendering figures within a complex environment.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the figures, tree, and foliage, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the dark undertones of the tree and shadowed areas of the foliage using burnt umber and black.
step 03
Begin layering in the warmer tones of the leaves with yellows, oranges, and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 04
Block in the basic colors of the figures' clothing, focusing on the red dress and the dark suit.
step 05
Add highlights to the figures and foliage to create a sense of light and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures' faces and hands, paying attention to the subtle variations in skin tone.
step 07
Continue layering and blending colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · burnt umber

secondary · ivory black · titanium white · sap green

Achieve the golden foliage by mixing cadmium yellow with burnt umber and a touch of white. Create the red dress by mixing cadmium red with a touch of burnt umber for shadows and white for highlights.

techniques