plate no. 2060
L'Homme Accroupi. Chinois
Paul Jacoulet, 1947
some experience helpful
This painting will help students develop skills in flat color application, pattern replication, and portraiture with a focus on simplified forms. It also offers practice in creating a balanced composition with a clear focal point.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
1
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the overall composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of the bamboo.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of flat color: the background, the floor, and the figure's skin tone.
- step 03
Paint the blue robe, paying attention to the folds and creases to create a sense of volume.
- step 04
Carefully add the white patterns on the blue robe, using a fine brush.
- step 05
Paint the black pants with the geometric pattern.
- step 06
Add the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 07
Paint the bamboo stalks and leaves, using varying shades of green.
- step 08
Add any final details and touch-ups.
color palette
primary · cobalt blue · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre
secondary · red · sap green
Mix skin tones from white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create lighter blues by adding white to the cobalt blue.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·pattern replication
- ·contour drawing
- ·color blocking
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the style.
- →Inaccurate proportions in the figure drawing.
- →Uneven application of flat colors.
- →Rushing the pattern replication, leading to errors.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
- ·pencil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·ruler
Use high-quality acrylic paints for best results. Consider using a matte medium to reduce the sheen of the acrylics.
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