plate no. 9994

Jewish Man

oilImpressionismportraitportraitmanbeardhatfigureface

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating soft, blended transitions. It's a good exercise in capturing likeness and creating a sense of depth through subtle value changes.

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 head, hat, and beard, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of green and brown.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the face, beard, and clothing with their respective base colors.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to create the skin tones, focusing on highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the eyes, nose, and mouth, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the beard with layers of white, cream, and gray, suggesting individual hairs.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, cadmium red, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions to create different shades. Use burnt umber and viridian green to create the background color.

techniques