plate no. 6423

Cabaret

Sandor Bortnyik, 1920

oilCubismgenre paintingfiguresclowndancerstagegeometric shapesarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in geometric abstraction, color blocking, and creating a sense of depth through linear perspective and value changes. Students will also practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the figures.
step 03
Refine the shapes and edges of the figures, adding details like the facial features and clothing.
step 04
Mix and apply the secondary colors to create shadows and highlights, adding depth to the painting.
step 05
Add the geometric patterns in the background and foreground, using a ruler for precision.
step 06
Refine the details of the floor tiles and the doorway, paying attention to perspective.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to the figures and background, ensuring a cohesive composition.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish for protection.

color palette

primary · red · green · yellow · gray

secondary · brown · black · white · pink

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create various shades of gray by mixing black and white. Achieve the burgundy color by mixing red with a touch of black and brown.

techniques