plate no. 7387

Gustav Klimt

Andrey Allakhverdov, 2015

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfiguresartistgeometric patternsclothingbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing, and layering techniques to achieve depth and texture. It also encourages exploration of expressive brushwork to capture the essence of the subjects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figures and background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin wash of background colors.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the figures, focusing on skin tones and clothing.
step 04
Develop the background patterns and textures using various brushstrokes and layering techniques.
step 05
Refine the facial features and details of the figures, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the clothing and accessories, capturing the geometric patterns and textures.
step 07
Adjust the overall composition and color balance to create a cohesive and expressive artwork.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · red · purple · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create variations in the background by blending yellow ochre with burnt umber and touches of other colors.

techniques