plate no. 0992

Ramazan with the Poor

Azim Azimzade, 1938

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)genre paintingfiguresinteriorroomclothingwindowcat

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a domestic setting and understanding how to create a sense of depth and atmosphere with a limited palette. It also provides practice in capturing the nuances of fabric and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the composition, paying attention to the placement of the figures and objects.
step 02
Establish the background colors and the overall tonal values of the room.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures with simplified colors.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, focusing on the folds and textures.
step 05
Add the details of the faces and hands, paying attention to the expressions.
step 06
Paint the objects in the room, such as the tea set and the window, with careful attention to their shapes and colors.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the cat and the patterns on the fabrics.
step 08
Refine the painting by adjusting the colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre · titanium white

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create the darker tones. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix small amounts of red and yellow to create the colors of the clothing.

techniques