plate no. 5812

Ang Magbabayo (Pounding Rice)

Vicente Manansala, 1979

oilCubismgenre paintingfiguresricemortarpestlerural scenetraditional clothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color mixing for skin tones and practice applying cubist principles to break down forms into geometric shapes. It also provides an opportunity to study light and shadow within a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the mortar.
step 02
Divide the canvas into geometric shapes, following the cubist style of the painting.
step 03
Block in the main colors for each shape, starting with the background.
step 04
Mix skin tones using a limited palette of yellows, oranges, browns, and whites.
step 05
Apply layers of paint to build up depth and dimension within each shape.
step 06
Add details to the figures, such as the clothing and facial features.
step 07
Refine the edges of the shapes and blend colors where necessary.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · raw umber

Mix skin tones by blending yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white. Use small amounts of blue or green to create cooler shadows. Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian green.

techniques