Bylinas about Sadko are mandatory for study by primary school students. In speech or literature development classes, students study the basics of bylinas and are required to do drawings for works.
How to draw Sadko
Russian folk art is a special layer of culture, without the study of which it is difficult to imagine a full-fledged school curriculum. Several epics of different types have been composed about Sadko, a Novgorod merchant and fighter against injustice. The authors created a canonical version, according to which Sadko was first a poor guslar, and then became a merchant and became fabulously rich.
The bylinas about the merchant are included in the famous Novgorod cycle, which has 9 tales. Of these, only two are considered complete works. They were written down and preserved by outstanding Russian storytellers.
It is recommended to draw a picture for the epic "Sadko" based on one of the plots, using the image of a guslar as the main character. It is interesting that the prototype of Sadko was a real merchant named Sotko Sytinich, who lived in the territory of Veliky Novgorod in the second half of the 13th century.
In literature or rhetoric classes, students are usually asked to give a report on Sadko's personality, talk about his origins, and then move on to the plot lines.
One of the methods of studying Russian folklore is creating illustrations for epic tales. "Sadko" is a work with a plot development, where sketches and drawings begin to be made from the first page. The basis is the image of the central character on paper.
To draw you will need a sheet of paper of any size, as well as special tools:
- Pencils of different hardness. Pencils are used to make sketches and drafts. Before starting work, pencils must be sharpened.
- Erasers. This device removes unnecessary details and helps to correct the sketch.
- Paints. Gouache is suitable for coloring drawings created using a simple technique. Watercolor paintings are created by more experienced artists who have basic drawing techniques.
- Crayons, pencils or markers. The options that are selected from the list of tools should take into account the availability of artistic skills and capabilities. Crayons are not recommended for beginners, since it is necessary to use specific drawing techniques to work with them. Pencils and felt-tip pens are suitable for coloring any children's drawings made in class.
The main themes of the drawings based on the epics telling about the adventures of Sadko:
- static image of a guslar from Novgorod;
- playing the gusli on the shore of Lake Ilmen, the appearance of the sea king;
- catching goldfish;
- a sumptuous feast with merchants from Novgorod;
- boat trip, storm;
- stay in the sea kingdom;
- appeal to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker;
- wedding;
- returning home.
There are quite a lot of subjects for creating illustrations. The central figure of the drawings remains the main character Sadko. It is better to draw him by dividing the work into several stages.
| Sequence of stages | Features and description |
| 1 | Creating a pencil sketch of the main character. |
| 2 | Drawing details of clothing, facial expressions. |
| 3 | Coloring all elements using a specific palette. |
Sadko is usually depicted as a gusli player or a merchant.
The image of the clothes and the use of colors depend on the chosen image:
- Sadko the guslar. The image of a young Novgorod gusli player is made up of characteristic details: a kosovorotka shirt is painted with white and red paint. Simple dark brown trousers are complemented by a characteristic pattern of bast shoes. The gusli player's hair is painted straw-yellow, and his face must have a moustache or beard. The gusli are depicted in a light brown color, they are located on the gusli player's knees or are traditionally fastened with a belt wrapped around the neck.
- Sadko the merchant. The second part of the epic tales is dedicated to the transformation of the main character. From a poor guslar, he turns into a rich merchant. The obligatory attributes of the drawing will be a detailed drawing of the caftan, indicating the hero's belonging to the merchants. On Sadko's head, they draw a hat with a band. Most often, red, burgundy and gold colors are used to paint merchant clothes. They are varied in such a way as to optimize color perception.
- Sadko in the Sea Kingdom. Another plot is the image of the hero in the depths of the sea. To create a full-fledged drawing, the technique of detailing is used. Sadko is most often depicted in a spacious white shirt and red morocco boots.
The basis of Sadko's drawing is the creation of a pencil sketch without drawing details.
Step by step instructions:
- On the album sheet, determine the location of the central figure.
- To indicate the proportions, it is necessary to outline the oval of the head, and then calculate the height, taking into account that the head makes up one seventh of the entire body.
- The body is designed using ovals: they are drawn in the area of the shoulders, hips, elbows and knees.
- Using strokes and outlines, the figure is given the illusion of movement.
- Using an eraser, remove the auxiliary ovals from the main skeleton, draw the contours, and begin to design the image.
The illustration for the epic "Sadko" depicts a tall, broad-shouldered man with curly hair, a beard and a moustache. These details are depicted after creating the base of the sketch, using pencils of different softness.
The coloring of the drawing depends on the elements surrounding the central figures. Artists advise thinking about the fullness of the color scheme in advance to balance the ratio of colors with each other.
Sea King
The epic "Sadko" is a work of oral folklore that has been reflected in music, fine arts and the film industry.
Drawings for the epic are often made during school lessons or drawing classes. Sadko is an image that is convenient and interesting to depict on paper.
One of the popular plots is the appearance of the sea king before the heroAccording to the epic, Sadko went to the seashore or lake every evening, where he played the gusli.
The king came to him on the second or third evening, when the sounds that the guslar was producing from the musical instrument became especially enchanting. When depicting the sea king, as a rule, the basic ideas of Neptune and the water spirit are used.
To create a complete image, you should follow certain rules:
- To complete the king's appearance, it is necessary to select several attributes that determine his affiliation. These include a crown or wreath on the head, as well as a trident that the king holds in his hands.
- The figure of the sea king is depicted from the waist up or up to the shoulders, the rest of the body is masked by sea waves or foam.
- Drawing the surface of the water becomes an obligatory technique when depicting it.
Creating a sketch of the sea king:
- Using a hard pencil, draw an enlarged oval of the face.
- Using short strokes, draw the beard, and use ovals on both sides to shape the shoulders.
- The head is crowned with a crown or wreath, which is assembled from small semicircular parts.
- The drawing of the beard elements is combined with the creation of sea foam from semi-ovals. According to the logic of the image, the foam appears around the figure that rises from the water depths.
- With confident sweeping lines they depict the trident that the king holds in his hand.
- The oval of the face is conditionally divided into 3 zones, deep-set eyes, nose and mouth folds, which can be guessed under the beard, are drawn.
To paint the sea king, you will need only a few colors. The crown and trident are painted with golden or rich yellow paint. The beard and hair are made gray using whitewash. On the face, the eyes are highlighted with bright green, and the eyebrows are painted with black or dark brown paint.
The figure of Sadko should recede into the background when depicting the sea king. The guslar is depicted sitting on a stone in the left third of the drawing.
One of the features of the plot is the depiction of the sea. The artist's task is to draw the horizon, the sun and the surface of the water. If the waves gather around the sea king in a chaotic order, then the background must meet certain requirements and the order of steps.
Step by step instructions:
- The horizon line can be schematically outlined using a ruler.
- Then make a sketch of the solar circle. It can be at the very bottom, hidden a third behind the horizon line, since, according to the plot, Sadko came to the seashore in the evening.
- The main work will be coloring the drawing. When depicting the water surface, you can use different shades and mixtures of blue, blue and green colors.
- To draw the setting sun, you can use a traditional technique. After the painted sea has completely dried, the hemisphere of the sun is painted on the lower part of the sky using bright yellow and light yellow paint. The best option would be to achieve a color that will demonstrate subdued sunlight. A mandatory condition is the application of sun sunset glare on the water surface. They should be sweeping, but clear. At the same time, the glare cannot touch or surpass the color of the figure of the sea king, who is part of the landscape.
Ship
It is impossible to imagine the illustration for the epic "Sadko" without depicting the main character's sea voyage. The main element of the plot is the shipThe sketch of the ship is made with a simple pencil, using a soft eraser to correct the elements.
Step by step instructions:
- A wavy line is drawn at the bottom of the album sheet.
- The main element – the hull of the future ship – is created above the line.
- Then, on the central field above the body, a vertical axis is drawn, which becomes the mount for the mast.
- The sail is depicted as two parts, equidistant from the central axis.
- The ship's hull is marked with vertical strokes, which makes the material more textured, creating the impression that it is made of planks.
The figure of Sadko stands near the ship's wheel. On the ship, he would be dressed as a merchant, his hair fluttering in the wind, his figure expressing confidence and looking into the distance.
To add spectacle to the drawing, to make it more detailed and full, you can depict chests or bags of gold on the far part of the ship's deck. The sea is most often depicted as rough, with the waves partially hiding the ship's hull, indicating that a storm is beginning.
Sea Kingdom
Events that unfold on the seabed require a special approach. Here it is necessary to depict various details that determine belonging to the sea kingdom and create the illusion of being under water.
The plot is based on a conversation between Sadko and the Tsar, where the Tsar sits on the throne and Sadko stands in front of him, holding a gusli in his hands.
If the main character is depicted according to the traditional instructions, then the embodiment of the king's image has some changes. The ruler's body is made in full growth. In this case, you can draw a scaly tail instead of legs or hide these details under a wide royal robe.
Ddrawing details:
- The image around the central figures is of small fish. The body of the fish is created from an oval, extending the lines into the tail and head. The scales are outlined with small strokes of a simple pencil.
- Image of starfish, crabs, seaweed. EThese elements require detailed drawing. Algae are drawn starting from the bottom of the picture, stars are depicted in a chaotic order.
- Creating the illusion of an underwater world. The simplest way is to depict small air bubbles. They are drawn in one place in bunches or small fountains. In addition, the feeling of being under water should be enhanced by the coloring of the general background of the drawing. To do this, you will have to use different techniques. First, color the main part of the drawing, after it dries, draw the background and base with light blue paint.
Wedding
The theme of being in the sea kingdom continues with the proposed wedding. Storytellers tell that the king offered Sadko to marry his own daughter. In a drawing dedicated to this event, you can depict the king's daughter and a young merchant. The figures can be located in the center of the album sheet, around them you will have to depict the attributes of being in the underwater kingdom.
The girl's figure is most often done in dark blue or green colors. The sea king's daughter has dark hair, bright green eyes, and distinctly pale skin. On the girl's head, a crown of dark gold or amber color is usually drawn.
All the paints used in the painting have a muted shade, which emphasizes the theme of being on the seabed.
Sadko is traditionally depicted with a gusli in his hands, since it was because of them that he ended up in a kind of royal captivity.
If the author of the drawing wants to indicate a further continuation of the plot, then the gusli is drawn with torn strings as a symbol of Sadko's protest against captivity and the imposed wedding.
The Return of Sadko
The illustration for the epic "Sadko", which tells of his return, consists of many elements.
The central part is the image of the ship, but it is no less important to draw attributes indicating the traveler’s approach to his native Novgorod. To do this, they draw domes and walls of the local Kremlin in the distance or nearby, and schematically depict people waiting for the ship to arrive on the shore.
This is a complex and lengthy work, which consists of several stages.
Step by step instructions:
- The album sheet must be divided into 3 parts.
- At the bottom, a ship is depicted, with Sadko standing on the deck. The ship should have sails drawn on it, and the sun is often depicted on them as a symbol of belonging to the Slavic people.
- The middle part of the drawing is the shore, where you can schematically draw several people frozen in anticipation. According to the epic, the merchant was awaited on the seashore by his family and children, as well as local residents who were worried about him.
- The upper and most voluminous part is the image of Novgorod. The Kremlin is drawn according to a scheme, where the part with loophole windows and gratings rises above the walls. The main element is the image of temples with golden domes, in some cases it is possible to place an image of wooden log houses, typical for buildings of that time, on the drawing.
The epic "Sadko" is a landmark work of oral folklore, which was recorded by Russian storytellers. The idea of creating thematic drawings illustrating events and depicting the main plot lines became widespread.
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