plate no. 3412

The Riches of Ukraine

Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1917

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifefruitsunflowerflowerstablevases

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and capturing the texture of different objects with visible brushstrokes. It's also a good exercise in creating a complex composition with a variety of elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the fruit bowl, sunflower, and other elements.
step 02
Establish the background colors and patterns with broad strokes.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the fruit, flowers, and leaves, focusing on accurate color matching.
step 04
Begin to define the shapes of the fruit and flowers with darker and lighter values.
step 05
Add details to the fruit bowl and vases, capturing the highlights and shadows.
step 06
Refine the brushwork and textures, using short, broken strokes to create a sense of movement and energy.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a harmonious and balanced composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow · red · green · white

secondary · purple · brown · blue · orange

Achieve the various fruit tones by mixing reds, yellows, and browns with white for highlights. The background uses muted blues, pinks, and yellows, achieved by mixing complementary colors.

techniques