plate no. 7847

Road of Kakheti (part of Tapestry in six paintings)

oil, oilclothNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingfigureslandscapetablewine jugstreesbuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified figure drawing and learn to create depth using basic perspective and color variations. It's a good exercise in capturing a scene with a folk art style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the landscape, the building, the table, and the figures.
step 02
Block in the background colors, starting with the sky and then the trees, using darker tones at the top and lighter tones towards the horizon.
step 03
Paint the ground with a base layer of green, adding variations in tone and color to create depth.
step 04
Block in the basic colors for the building and the table, focusing on simple shapes and colors.
step 05
Add the figures, starting with the larger shapes and then adding details like clothing and facial features.
step 06
Paint the wine jugs and other objects in the foreground, paying attention to their shapes and colors.
step 07
Add details like the grapes on the vines, the food on the table, and the patterns on the clothing.
step 08
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows, and adjusting the colors as needed.

color palette

primary · dark green · brown · white · black

secondary · red · yellow · blue

Mix greens by combining dark green with yellow and white. Use white to lighten other colors and create highlights. Browns can be achieved by mixing dark green, red, and a touch of black.

techniques