plate no. 7553

Fisherman Smoking A Cigarette

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including proportion and capturing a likeness, as well as understanding color mixing for skin tones and clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the background, the figure's clothing, and the skin tones.
step 03
Begin to refine the shapes and add details to the face, hands, and clothing.
step 04
Mix and apply subtle variations in color to create depth and form.
step 05
Pay attention to the light and shadow on the figure to create a sense of volume.
step 06
Add the details of the cigarette and the chair.
step 07
Refine the background and blend the colors to create a smooth transition.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Burnt umber

secondary · Titanium white · Ultramarine blue · Raw sienna

Mix Prussian blue and burnt umber for the clothing shadows. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber with a touch of white for the skin tones. Mix ultramarine blue and white for the sky.

techniques