plate no. 4792

The artist Mariam Aslamazian

Babken Kolozyan, 1956

oil, canvasExpressionismgenre paintingfiguretreeslandscapeartistumbrellablossoms

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape and understanding how light affects color temperature. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of color, starting with the sky and ground.
step 03
Add the darker values to establish the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Begin refining the shapes of the trees and blossoms, paying attention to the variations in color.
step 05
Paint the figure, focusing on the folds of the clothing and the details of the face.
step 06
Add the umbrella and the artist's painting on the easel.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Use red and umber to create the darker tones in the shadows.

techniques