plate no. 8321

Dufy in the Studio

Othon Friesz, 1900

oilImpressionismportraitportraitfigurestudioclothingtablechair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with visible brushstrokes, as well as mixing subtle color variations to create form and depth. It also provides practice in depicting the human figure and clothing folds.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and proportions of the figure, table, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the darkest and lightest values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main color areas, focusing on the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin building up layers of paint, using visible brushstrokes to define form and texture.
step 05
Pay close attention to the light and shadow patterns on the figure's face and clothing.
step 06
Add details to the background elements, such as the paintings and chair.
step 07
Refine the edges and contours of the figure and objects.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix browns and grays by combining burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and white. Use small amounts of red and yellow to add warmth to the skin tones and clothing. Achieve the blues by mixing ultramarine with white and touches of black.

techniques