plate no. 7320

Hockey Player

oilCubismportraitfigurehockey playerportraitsportuniform

suitable for beginners

This painting helps develop skills in geometric abstraction and color blocking. Students will learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and create a cohesive composition using a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure and hockey equipment, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background color with a thin, even layer of paint.
step 03
Begin filling in the larger areas of color within the figure, starting with the neutral tones.
step 04
Mix and apply the darker colors, defining the edges and creating contrast.
step 05
Add the details, such as the stripes on the uniform and the features of the face.
step 06
Refine the shapes and edges, ensuring clean lines and accurate color placement.
step 07
Add the red accents and the hockey puck.
step 08
Let dry and add a protective varnish if desired.

color palette

primary · tan · gray · white · black

secondary · red · blue

Mix the various shades of gray by adding small amounts of black to white. The tan background can be achieved by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white.

techniques