plate no. 7546

Coral Tree by Black Point, Honolulu, O'ahu

Arman Manookian, 1930

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingtreesfigureslandscapepathbuildingshills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms and using color to create depth and atmosphere. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, figures, and buildings.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background hills.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Paint the coral tree, focusing on the variations in color and texture within the foliage.
step 05
Add the figures, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings and other elements in the background.
step 07
Add highlights to create a sense of light and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · coral red · blue · yellow · gray

secondary · green · orange · pink · purple

Mix coral red by combining red, orange, and a touch of white. Achieve the various greens by mixing blue and yellow with varying amounts of white or black.

techniques