plate no. 7118

In the hospital

Oleg Holosiy, 1992

oilExpressionismgenre paintinghospitaldoctorspatientpalm treesnightfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in limited palette painting, expressive brushwork, and layering techniques to create depth and atmosphere. Students will also practice figure drawing and composition within a narrative scene.

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 rectangular interior scene and the surrounding palm trees.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of the figures and the hospital room using a mid-tone gray.
step 03
Establish the background blue sky, varying the tone slightly to create depth.
step 04
Add darker values to define the shadows and forms within the hospital scene, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Introduce lighter values to highlight the figures and create contrast.
step 06
Paint the palm trees, using a mix of blues, greens, and yellows, and visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and the hospital equipment.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · payne's gray

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix various shades of gray by combining white and Payne's gray. Use yellow ochre and sap green sparingly to create the green tones for the palm trees. Mix white with ultramarine blue to create the sky.

techniques