plate no. 9518
Bibi-Heybat
Konstantin Bogaevsky, 1932
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective, atmospheric perspective, and rendering reflections in water. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and distance in a complex scene.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and perspective lines of the oil derricks, buildings, and landscape.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and the basic composition of the sky and water.
- step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and land using thin washes.
- step 04
Begin to define the shapes of the oil derricks and buildings, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
- step 05
Add details to the landscape, including the reflections in the water.
- step 06
Refine the colors and values, gradually building up the details and textures.
- step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · payne's gray
Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, and payne's gray with varying amounts of white. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of umber for the clouds.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·linear perspective
- ·dry brushing
- ·color layering
- ·reflection rendering
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect perspective can flatten the image.
- →Overworking the details can make the painting look stiff.
- →Inaccurate color mixing can lead to a muddy appearance.
- →Ignoring the reflections in the water can make the scene look unrealistic.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 18x24
- ·Raw umber oil paint
- ·Titanium white oil paint
- ·Cerulean blue oil paint
- ·Yellow ochre oil paint
- ·Burnt sienna oil paint
- ·Payne's gray oil paint
- ·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Linseed oil
- ·Odorless mineral spirits
- ·Medium gloss
Use a medium-tooth canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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