plate no. 8232
Femme au poulet
Bernard Buffet, 1947
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing simplified figure drawing and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students can learn to capture the essence of a subject with minimal detail.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on proportions.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas: yellow background, figure's skin, apron, table, and floor.
- step 03
Add darker tones to define shadows and create depth.
- step 04
Use short, directional brushstrokes to create texture in the background and on the objects.
- step 05
Paint the details of the figure's face and clothing, simplifying the forms.
- step 06
Add the details of the chicken, table, window, and basket.
- step 07
Refine the edges and add any final touches.
- step 08
Consider adding the artist's signature in a similar style.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · raw umber · black
secondary · gray · brown
Mix yellow ochre and white for the background. Use raw umber and black to create the darker tones for shadows and outlines. Vary the gray by mixing white with a touch of black and umber.
techniques
- ·dry brushing
- ·simplified drawing
- ·limited palette
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplified style.
- →Using too many colors and creating a muddy effect.
- →Not capturing the proportions of the figure correctly.
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform and losing the texture.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·yellow ochre acrylic paint
- ·raw umber acrylic paint
- ·titanium white acrylic paint
- ·black acrylic paint
- ·round brush size 4
- ·flat brush size 6
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium matte
Use acrylic paints for faster drying time. A textured canvas can enhance the brushstroke effect.
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