plate no. 9043

Edward Moran

Andrey Allakhverdov, 2016

oilExpressionismportraitportraitartiststatue of libertyflagsboatscityscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint, creating texture with visible brushstrokes, and mixing colors to achieve realistic skin tones and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, Statue of Liberty, and other elements.
step 02
Apply a thin underpainting using burnt umber or a similar earth tone to establish the values.
step 03
Begin blocking in the main colors of the figure, background, and Statue of Liberty.
step 04
Develop the skin tones of the figure, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the Statue of Liberty, flags, and boats, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Create texture by applying paint with visible brushstrokes, varying the direction and pressure.
step 07
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the contrast and adding highlights where needed.
step 08
Add final details and touch-ups to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and yellow ochre, and create skin tones by blending burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques