plate no. 3613

Leentjie

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfigureskycloudsbuildinglandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating depth through layering and brushwork. It also offers practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, house, and clouds.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, background, and figure using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up the skin tones with layers of color, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Define the features of the face, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, house, and clouds, using thicker paint and more visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the edges and shapes, blending where necessary to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of realism.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · pink

Mix various shades of brown and red with white to achieve the skin tones. Use blue and white for the sky, and mix greens for the landscape. Mix pink from red and white.

techniques