plate no. 4983

Teenagers' Games in the Imperial Garden of Petrograd

Ivan Vladimirov, 1921

oilRealismgenre paintingfigurestreesstatuesparkpathchildren

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the human figure in motion. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and space using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the background by laying in washes of color for the trees and sky, using lighter values for distant elements.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the figures, paying attention to their poses and gestures.
step 04
Add details to the figures, such as clothing, facial features, and hands.
step 05
Define the statues and other architectural elements with more precise lines and shading.
step 06
Develop the foreground by adding details to the path and surrounding foliage.
step 07
Refine the values and colors throughout the painting, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and touches to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · sap green

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix greens by combining sap green with yellow ochre or ultramarine blue. Use raw umber and burnt sienna for earth tones and to create shadows. Add white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques