plate no. 5288

Louis Pascal

oil, boardPost-Impressionismportraitportraitfiguremansuithatwalking stick

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice capturing a likeness with loose brushstrokes and limited color palette. Students will also learn how to create depth and form using subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up the darker values in the suit and hat, focusing on the folds and shadows.
step 04
Add the lighter values to the face and hands, paying attention to the highlights.
step 05
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add the details of the walking stick and background elements.
step 07
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and visual interest.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and form.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Burnt Umber · Titanium White

secondary · Yellow Ochre · Cadmium Red Light

Mix Prussian Blue and Burnt Umber to create the dark tones for the suit. Use Titanium White to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix Yellow Ochre and Cadmium Red Light for the skin tones.

techniques