plate no. 9052

Drinking

Eugeniusz Zak, 1923

oilPost-Impressionismportraitfigureportraitinteriortableglassclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and creating a sense of depth through subtle value changes. It also provides practice in mixing muted colors and creating a cohesive color scheme.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's proportions and placement within the space.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: skin tones, clothing, background, and table.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to define the shadows and highlights on the figure and surrounding objects.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the subtle nuances of light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, capturing the folds and textures with careful brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the background and table, including the glass and any other small elements.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value range to create a harmonious and unified image.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, raw umber, and a touch of cadmium red. Muted greens are created by mixing viridian green with raw umber and white. The background is a mix of raw umber and black.

techniques