plate no. 2062

Νικολάου Νίκος-Δημητριάδης Κώστας

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitfiguremanbow tieclothingface

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and using a limited palette to create subtle variations in skin tone. It also encourages loose brushwork and simplification of forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the head, shoulders, and bow tie.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of gray.
step 03
Block in the main areas of skin tone using a mix of light browns, ochre, and white.
step 04
Define the shadows and highlights on the face to create form.
step 05
Paint the bow tie using darker grays and blacks, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 06
Refine the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add final touches and adjustments to the overall composition.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · ivory black · burnt sienna

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and yellow ochre to create various skin tones. Use burnt sienna to add warmth to the shadows. Mix black and white for the bow tie and background.

techniques