plate no. 8844

In the Workshop

Oleg Holosiy, 1984

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfigureinteriorworkshopwindowseaselartist

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice loose, expressive brushwork and learn to suggest form with color rather than precise detail. It's also a good exercise in capturing the atmosphere of a space.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: the figure, the easel, the windows, and the overall room structure.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the floor, walls, and background seen through the windows.
step 03
Add darker tones to define the shadows and create depth within the room.
step 04
Introduce lighter tones to suggest light sources and highlights on the figure and easel.
step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to build texture and detail, especially in the floor and walls.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the figure and easel, focusing on capturing their essence rather than precise detail.
step 07
Add final touches of color to enhance the overall atmosphere and visual interest.
step 08
Step back and adjust the values and colors as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix browns with blues and greens for shadows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens and yellows to create the background seen through the windows.

techniques