plate no. 0876

Franz Hauer

Oskar Kokoschka, 1913

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfiguremanwindowinteriorclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and capturing likeness through bold strokes and color choices. It also encourages simplification of form and understanding of light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Start building up layers of paint, using visible brushstrokes to define form.
step 04
Pay attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and energy.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the canvas to achieve a more spontaneous and expressive effect.
step 06
Refine the details of the face and hands, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall composition, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Burnt Umber · Titanium White

secondary · Cadmium Red · Yellow Ochre · Sap Green

Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Use Prussian blue and umber to create the dark tones of the suit and background. Mix green with blue and yellow.

techniques

·Impasto
·Broken Color
·Scumbling
·Wet-on-wet blending
·Expressive Brushwork

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the spontaneity of the brushstrokes.
→Getting bogged down in details too early in the process.
→Not paying attention to the overall value structure.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing them.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (Prussian Blue, Burnt Umber, Titanium White, Cadmium Red, Yellow Ochre, Sap Green)
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Rags