plate no. 7857

Ablyazov. Threshing

oil, woodRealismgenre paintingfieldhaystacksfiguresskylandscaperural

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create depth and texture, and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a landscape with loose brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the horizon line and the basic shapes of the haystacks and figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue, gradually darkening towards the horizon.
step 03
Establish the general color of the field with a mix of greens, yellows, and browns.
step 04
Add the darker tones of the distant field and the shadows under the haystacks.
step 05
Begin layering the colors of the haystacks, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 06
Add details to the figures, focusing on capturing their gestures and poses.
step 07
Refine the foreground with more detailed brushwork, adding highlights and shadows to the grass.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to the haystacks and figures.

color palette

primary · sky blue · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create earth tones by blending raw umber, burnt sienna, and white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques