plate no. 4416

Hommage à Picasso

Enrico Baj, 1973

oilCubismportraitportraitfigurecubismabstractclothingpattern

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in abstracting forms and layering colors to create texture and depth. It also encourages experimentation with unconventional color combinations and patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the figure and background pattern, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Apply a base layer of color to the background, using a mix of blues and greens.
step 03
Add the floral pattern to the background with a smaller brush, varying the colors and density.
step 04
Block in the main areas of the figure with flat colors, such as pink for the face and yellow for the hair.
step 05
Layer additional colors and textures onto the figure, using techniques like stippling and dry brushing.
step 06
Define the details of the clothing, such as the collar and bow, with darker colors and finer lines.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add any final details.

color palette

primary · turquoise · yellow · pink · blue

secondary · green · brown · black

Achieve the turquoise by mixing blue and green with white. The pink is a mix of red and white, and the various greens can be achieved by mixing yellow and blue in different ratios.

techniques