plate no. 5933

Demera

Afewerk Tekle, 1974

oilExpressionismgenre paintingcrowdfirelandscapebuildingsflagshorses

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in depicting a large crowd and creating atmospheric perspective. Students can learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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 buildings, tents, and fire.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective of the scene.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the ground.
step 04
Add the details of the buildings, tents, and the fire, using progressively smaller brushes.
step 05
Paint the crowd using simplified shapes and colors, focusing on creating a sense of depth.
step 06
Add the flags and other details to create visual interest.
step 07
Refine the values and colors to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue and gray for the sky and mountains. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the ground and buildings. Mix white with other colors to create lighter tones for the crowd and tents.

techniques