plate no. 3133

Autumn festivities

Boris Kustodiev, 1922

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)cityscapecityscapefiguresbuildingstreesskyanimals

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape setting and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the color variations of autumn foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of buildings, figures, and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and foliage using thin washes.
step 03
Start adding details to the buildings, defining windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 04
Begin rendering the figures, paying attention to their proportions and clothing details.
step 05
Develop the foliage, using a variety of colors and brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, including the road, figures, and market stalls.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw umber

Mix greens by blending blue and yellow, and create variations in the foliage by adding touches of red, brown, and white. Achieve the sky's subtle tones by mixing blue and white with small amounts of yellow and red.

techniques