plate no. 2362

Портрет И.Репина (этюд)

oilRealismportraitportraitfiguremanbeardfacedark background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and using a limited palette to create depth and form. It will also improve understanding of chiaroscuro.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the head and shoulders.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the background and clothing with a thin wash of dark brown.
step 03
Block in the general skin tones with a mid-tone mixture of brown, white, and a touch of red.
step 04
Begin to refine the facial features, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 05
Develop the beard and hair, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Add details to the eyes, nose, and mouth to capture the subject's likeness.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the portrait.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use burnt umber and ivory black to create dark shadows and background tones. Vary the proportions to create subtle shifts in color temperature.

techniques