plate no. 9262

untitled

Ivan Generalić, 1990

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)religious paintingfiguresnowbuildingscandlesskyreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of atmosphere through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, cross, buildings, and candles.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, ground, and buildings using diluted washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors on the buildings and figure, gradually adding details and shadows.
step 04
Paint the candles and flames, paying attention to the warm glow they cast.
step 05
Add the snow details, using small dots and dabs of white paint.
step 06
Refine the details of the figure's face and body.
step 07
Add the birds on the cross.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining black, white, and umber. Use small amounts of red and blue to create subtle color variations in the sky and buildings.

techniques