plate no. 7973
Parkhomenko
Sergey Ryabchenko, 1965
some experience helpful
Recreating this linocut-style image will help students understand the use of positive and negative space to create form and texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex shapes into basic lines and blocks of color.
technical profile
palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
5
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Prepare your surface with a light neutral tone.
- step 02
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the figure's pose and facial features.
- step 03
Begin filling in the darkest areas with solid black, paying attention to the shapes and patterns created by the negative space.
- step 04
Use hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create areas of shadow and texture on the face, clothing, and background.
- step 05
Carefully define the details of the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, using varying line weights.
- step 06
Add details to the background, such as the landscape and figures, using simplified shapes and lines.
- step 07
Refine the edges and contours of the shapes to create a crisp, clean look.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the contrast and depth of the image.
color palette
primary · black · beige
secondary ·
No color mixing is needed. Use black and a neutral tone for the background.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·positive/negative space
- ·line weight variation
- ·simplification of form
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the details and losing the overall impact of the image.
- →Not paying attention to the shapes created by the negative space.
- →Using lines that are too uniform and lacking variation.
- →Failing to create enough contrast between the light and dark areas.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas or heavy paper
required
- ·Canvas or paper
- ·Pencil
- ·Black acrylic or oil paint
- ·Beige acrylic or oil paint
- ·Small round brush
- ·Medium flat brush
- ·Palette
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Ruler
Use a smooth surface to achieve clean lines and avoid texture.
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