plate no. 9383

Benefactor

Ivan-Valentyn Zadorozhny, 1988

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)portraitportraitfiguretreeleavesreligious iconstaff

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice simplified shapes and color blocking, while also exploring the use of geometric patterns for decorative elements. Students can learn to create a stylized representation of a figure and background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the figure, tree, and background, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: black background, white robe, red garment, and gold tree.
step 03
Add the secondary colors to the leaves, creating the two-tone effect.
step 04
Paint the face, using simplified features and subtle shading.
step 05
Add the geometric patterns to the garment, using a fine brush.
step 06
Paint the staff and any other details, like the flowers.
step 07
Refine the edges and add any final touches.
step 08
Varnish to protect the painting.

color palette

primary · red · white · black · gold

secondary · brown · pink · blue

Mix pink by adding white to red. Create the gold tone by mixing yellow with a touch of brown. Achieve the leaf colors by mixing brown and red with the gold.

techniques