plate no. 3154

Three musicians

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingmusiciansfiguresinstrumentsaccordionhatssuits

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and using bold outlines to define figures. It also encourages experimentation with color blocking and stylized representation.

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 placement of the figures and instruments, focusing on proportions.
step 02
Block in the background colors (yellow and red) with flat, even tones.
step 03
Start filling in the figures with their base colors (blues, reds, browns), using simplified geometric shapes.
step 04
Add the outlines around the figures and instruments using a dark color (black or dark blue).
step 05
Paint the details of the faces, clothing, and instruments, maintaining the simplified style.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension, but keep them subtle.
step 07
Refine the outlines and shapes as needed to achieve the desired effect.
step 08
Add any final details, such as the patterns on the accordion or the flower on the suit.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · red · brown

secondary · white · black · orange

Mix different shades of blue by adding white or black to the base blue. Create orange by mixing red and yellow. Achieve brown by mixing red, yellow, and blue.

techniques