plate no. 9010

Odihna

Gil Nicolescu, 2001

oilCubismgenre paintingfigureinteriorwindowbuildingspaintingcouch

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and using bold, visible brushstrokes to create texture and definition. It also offers practice in color blocking and creating a sense of depth through layering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the geometric shapes of the figure, couch, and buildings.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: brown background, yellow figure, and the various colors of the couch.
step 03
Add details to the buildings seen through the window, using lighter and darker shades of yellow.
step 04
Refine the shapes and forms of the figure, adding shadows and highlights to create depth.
step 05
Paint the geometric patterns on the couch, using a variety of colors and values.
step 06
Add the painting on the wall, focusing on the simplified face and geometric frame.
step 07
Outline the shapes with dark lines to define the forms and create contrast.
step 08
Add final details and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow · brown · green

secondary · red · orange · purple

Mix various shades of yellow by adding white or brown. Create different shades of brown by mixing red, yellow, and blue. Achieve the couch colors by mixing primary and secondary colors with white or brown to create muted tones.

techniques