plate no. 8529

The Streltsy Uprising

Ivan Bilibin, 1936

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)history paintingfiguresweaponsbuildingcrowdhistoricalsoldiers

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition with many elements, and creating a sense of depth through layering. It also provides practice in rendering textures and details in clothing and weapons.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and the architectural background.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the figures' clothing and skin tones.
step 03
Add details to the faces, focusing on capturing the expressions and individual features.
step 04
Render the weapons, paying attention to the metallic surfaces and reflections.
step 05
Develop the background, adding details to the building and the sky.
step 06
Refine the details throughout the painting, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the patterns on the clothing and the textures of the beards.
step 08
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · red · gold · brown · grey

secondary · green · blue · white

Mix various shades of red by adding white or brown to create highlights and shadows. Achieve gold tones by mixing yellow with brown and a touch of orange.

techniques