plate no. 6224

Stepan Razin

Ivan Bilibin, 1935

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)history paintingfigurelandscapeclothingtree stumpskywater

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in detailed rendering, pattern creation, and color mixing to achieve a stylized, illustrative effect. Students will also learn about composition and how to create a focal point through placement and detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: figure, tree stump, and background elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and water.
step 03
Add the base colors for the figure's clothing and the tree stump.
step 04
Begin layering details on the clothing, focusing on the patterns and textures.
step 05
Refine the details of the face and hands, paying attention to the expression.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Outline key areas with a fine brush to define shapes and add crispness.
step 08
Finish by adding small details like the branches and leaves on the ground.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · red ochre · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky and water. Use red ochre and white for the figure's skin tones, and mix red and yellow ochre for the clothing. Add small amounts of burnt sienna to darken the colors.

techniques