plate no. 9574

Folk Performance Kos Kosa

Azim Azimzade, 1930

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)genre paintingfiguresbuildingperformancecrowdchildrenarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, depicting movement, and creating a sense of depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering textures of clothing and architectural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and building outlines, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the background sky and building colors with thin washes.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the figures, differentiating between clothing and skin tones.
step 04
Begin adding details to the figures, such as facial features, clothing folds, and accessories.
step 05
Develop the background architecture with more detail, including windows, doors, and textures.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details, such as highlights and textures, to enhance realism.
step 08
Glaze over areas to unify the color palette and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · titanium white

Mix browns and earth tones by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and small amounts of red or blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, red, and white, with small amounts of blue or green for shadows.

techniques