plate no. 9968

Illustration to 'Wooden Eagle'

Heorhiy Narbut, 1909

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)illustrationeaglefigurelandscapebuildingssunornaments

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in precise line work, color blocking, and creating decorative patterns. It also provides practice in simplifying complex subjects into stylized forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the eagle, figure, landscape, and decorative borders.
step 02
Refine the sketch, adding details to the eagle's feathers, the figure's clothing, and the architectural elements.
step 03
Outline all the major shapes and details with a fine liner brush or pen.
step 04
Begin filling in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background.
step 05
Add the base colors for the eagle, figure, and buildings, keeping the colors flat and even.
step 06
Introduce secondary colors and shading to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add decorative details to the eagle, borders, and figure's clothing.
step 08
Refine the outlines and add any final details.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · red · green

secondary · purple · brown · teal

Mix yellow ochre with white for lighter tones on the eagle. Combine red and brown for the darker areas of the buildings. Use teal for the water and sky, varying the intensity with white.

techniques