plate no. 5809

07. Self Portrait of Vincent Van Gogh Paris 1887 by Anthony D.Padgett 2017

Anthony Padgett, 2017

oilPost-Impressionismsymbolic paintingportraitmanbeardself-portraitclothingface

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in portraiture and capturing likeness.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the head, shoulders, and facial features.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of color, focusing on the overall pattern.
step 03
Establish the main skin tones using a limited palette of warm and cool colors.
step 04
Define the facial features, paying attention to the shapes of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Add details to the beard and hair, using short, directional brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the clothing, focusing on the pattern and folds.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and details to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix skin tones by blending yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and titanium white. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create grays and browns. Add small amounts of cadmium red to warm up skin tones.

techniques