plate no. 7201

Francis Poictevin

oil, canvasImpressionismportraitportraitfiguremanclothingfacehands

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones. It also offers practice in creating depth and form through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic proportions and pose of the figure on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: background, skin, clothing.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the face and hands.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, capturing the folds and textures.
step 06
Blend and soften edges to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the realism.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ivory black · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones by blending yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white, adding small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Achieve the dark clothing color by mixing ivory black and burnt umber, with a touch of ultramarine blue for depth.

techniques