plate no. 1831

Pub

Vilmos Aba-Novak, 1930

oil, canvasExpressionismgenre paintingfigurestablesarchitectureinteriorbottleschairs

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing figures in motion and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth using value and color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of figures and tables.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the darkest values.
step 03
Define the shapes of the figures and objects with broad brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the faces and clothing, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Pay attention to the edges of the shapes, softening some and sharpening others.
step 07
Add final details such as bottles and architectural elements.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · red · brown · white · black

secondary · orange · gray

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining black, white, and small amounts of red or orange. Achieve the red table color by mixing a vibrant red with a touch of brown to tone it down.

techniques