plate no. 9224
Poet and Queen (Grygory Skovoroda) 83 88
Ivan-Valentyn Zadorozhny, 1988
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing simplified figure drawing and color blocking. Students can learn to create flat shapes and stylized details.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 7 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the figures and other elements.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the background and figures.
- step 03
Add details to the figures, such as facial features, clothing, and accessories.
- step 04
Paint the floral wreath and flowers, focusing on simple shapes and colors.
- step 05
Add the text using a fine brush or paint marker.
- step 06
Refine the details and edges of the painting.
- step 07
Add any final touches or corrections.
color palette
primary · brown · light blue · white · red
secondary · yellow · grey · green · black
Mix browns from burnt umber and burnt sienna. Achieve the light blue by mixing white with a touch of ultramarine or cerulean blue. Use yellow ochre and cadmium yellow for the flowers.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·simplified shapes
- ·stylized details
- ·color blocking
- ·opaque painting
common pitfalls
- →overly detailed rendering
- →muddy colors
- →inaccurate proportions
- →uneven color application
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·canvas or painting panel
- ·assorted brushes (flat and round)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·water or solvent
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·retarder
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Acrylics will dry faster, while oils allow for more blending time.
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