plate no. 1168

Three women on the road

Kazimir Malevich, 1900

oilImpressionismgenre paintingfieldwomenskytreespathlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create texture and capturing the impression of light on a landscape. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.

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 horizon line and the placement of the figures and path.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, field, trees, and figures, using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors in the sky, adding subtle variations to create depth and atmosphere.
step 04
Develop the texture of the field using short, broken brushstrokes in various shades of yellow, green, and brown.
step 05
Add details to the figures, focusing on their shapes and the folds of their clothing.
step 06
Refine the path, using light and shadow to create a sense of depth and perspective.
step 07
Add final details, such as highlights on the figures and small flowers in the field.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall balance of the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Achieve the field's golden hue by layering yellow ochre with touches of burnt sienna. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·layering
·dry brushing
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details in the field
→Creating too much contrast too early
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the sky
→Making the figures too stiff or unnatural

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·Oil paints (yellow ochre, cerulean blue, burnt sienna, sap green, titanium white, ultramarine blue)
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags or paper towels