plate no. 0725
Hombre De Mar
Carlos Quizpez Asín, 1921
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in limited palette painting and expressive brushwork to create mood and atmosphere. It also provides practice in portraiture with simplified forms.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure and the surrounding trees.
- step 02
Establish the background by applying a diluted blue wash, allowing for variations in tone.
- step 03
Paint the figure's cloak using a dark, almost black, color, leaving some areas lighter to suggest form.
- step 04
Add the tree trunks with bold, vertical brushstrokes, varying the thickness and darkness.
- step 05
Mix a pale skin tone and carefully paint the face, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
- step 06
Define the facial features with thin lines and subtle shading.
- step 07
Add final details to the trees and background to enhance the atmosphere.
- step 08
Allow to dry completely.
color palette
primary · Prussian Blue · Black · Titanium White
secondary · Raw Umber
Mix Prussian Blue with varying amounts of water for background washes. Combine Black and Raw Umber to create a deep, rich dark for the cloak. Use Titanium White to lighten the skin tone and create highlights.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·limited palette
- ·glazing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the background, resulting in a muddy appearance.
- →Making the figure too detailed, losing the expressive quality.
- →Using too much water, causing the colors to bleed uncontrollably.
- →Not establishing enough contrast between the figure and the background.
materials
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
- ·Watercolor paper 140lb
- ·Round brushes (sizes 2, 6, 10)
- ·Prussian Blue watercolor
- ·Black watercolor
- ·Titanium White watercolor or gouache
- ·Palette
- ·Water container
optional
- ·Masking fluid
- ·Palette knife
- ·Watercolor pencils
Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying effects.
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