plate no. 9968

Kolo Moser

Koloman Moser, 1903

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)self-portraitportraitfiguremanprofileclothinghead

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blocking and simplified portraiture. It also provides practice in creating a cohesive color palette with limited hues.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the outline of the portrait, focusing on accurate proportions and the profile.
step 02
Divide the portrait into distinct color areas: skin, hair, background, clothing.
step 03
Apply a base layer of light blue for the background, creating a slightly textured effect.
step 04
Mix a skin tone color and apply it to the face and neck, leaving highlights and shadows for later.
step 05
Paint the hair and mustache with a dark brown color, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 06
Block in the white collar and shirt.
step 07
Paint the patterned clothing with a mix of brown and black, creating the geometric design.
step 08
Add final details such as the eyes, mouth, and subtle shading to define the features.

color palette

primary · light blue · tan · dark brown

secondary · white · black · pink

Mix the skin tone by combining white with a touch of brown and a hint of pink. Achieve the background blue by mixing a light blue with white for a slightly desaturated effect.

techniques