plate no. 1601

Old Ukraine. Bandura-player.

Heorhiy Narbut, 1917

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)genre paintingfigurelandscapemusical instrumentfencefoliagevillage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and practicing linework for defining shapes and details. It also provides an opportunity to explore stylized representation of figures and landscapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas, starting with the sky, ground, and background elements.
step 03
Add the base colors for the figure, including the clothing, skin tones, and instrument.
step 04
Develop the details of the landscape, such as the trees, fence, and buildings.
step 05
Refine the figure's features and clothing, adding shadows and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the instrument, including the strings and decorative elements.
step 07
Outline key areas with dark lines to define shapes and add contrast.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · sky blue · earthy green · tan · white

secondary · red · brown · dark green · grey

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with a touch of brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix browns with reds, yellows, and blues to create various shades.

techniques