plate no. 7611

Josef Strommer as a hunter

oilRealismportraitfigureportraitlandscapetreesclothingweapon

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as practice creating depth through atmospheric perspective in the background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's proportions and placement within the landscape.
step 02
Establish the background landscape with broad washes of color, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, including the clothing, hat, and boots, using dark values.
step 04
Refine the figure's features, adding details to the face, hands, and clothing.
step 05
Develop the textures of the clothing and accessories, such as the gun, hat, and boots.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension in the figure and landscape.
step 07
Refine the details of the background, including the trees and sky.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · viridian · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of green by combining viridian with yellow ochre and ivory black. Create skin tones by blending cadmium red light, yellow ochre, and titanium white, and adjust the values with burnt umber and ivory black.

techniques