plate no. 8366

Bildnis Frau Amiet

Cuno Amiet, 1925

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitwomanfruitflowerstableinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to build form and capturing textures with visible brushstrokes. It also provides an opportunity to study color relationships in a portrait setting.

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 woman, fruit, and background.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the background, skin tones, clothing, and still life elements.
step 03
Begin layering colors within each area, focusing on capturing the subtle variations in hue and value.
step 04
Use short, directional brushstrokes to build up the texture and form of the face and clothing.
step 05
Pay close attention to the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add the details of the necklace, flowers and fruit.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and textures to achieve a cohesive and expressive painting.

color palette

primary · green · yellow ochre · red · white

secondary · brown · black · blue · orange

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with white. Achieve skin tones by blending yellow ochre, red, and white, adding small amounts of brown or blue for shadows.

techniques