plate no. 6637

Bohdan Khmelnytsky Enters Kyiv

Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1920

oilPost-Impressionismhistory paintingcrowdhorsefigurearchitecturecityscapehistorical

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting crowds and figures in motion, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes.

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 horse and the overall structure of the buildings.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, buildings, crowd, and horse.
step 03
Start defining the shapes of the figures in the crowd, using simplified forms and dark tones.
step 04
Add details to the horse and rider, focusing on capturing the movement and form.
step 05
Develop the architectural details, using lighter tones for areas in the distance.
step 06
Refine the color palette, adding subtle variations and highlights.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the sky and distant buildings. Use yellow ochre and white for highlights on the architecture. Create flesh tones by mixing red, yellow, and white.

techniques