plate no. 4955

Портрет молодого человека

Bantikov Vladimir Andreevich, 1977

wood, oilMagic Realismportraitportraitfiguremanjacketfacehair

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and clothing on the canvas.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark green and blue.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the face, hair, and clothing, using a limited palette.
step 04
Begin building up layers of paint on the face, focusing on capturing the subtle variations in skin tone and the play of light and shadow.
step 05
Add details to the hair and beard, using small, deliberate brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Work on the clothing, using a combination of blending and dry brushing to create the texture of the fabric.
step 07
Refine the details of the face and clothing, paying attention to the edges and contours.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix various shades of green and blue for the background. Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create the dark tones in the jacket.

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