plate no. 4766
Mark Ozerny
Sergey Ryabchenko, 1957
some experience helpful
Recreating this linocut-style painting will help students understand value relationships and how to create texture using hatching and cross-hatching techniques. It will also improve their ability to simplify complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the main shapes of the head, hat, and clothing.
- step 02
Identify the main light and shadow areas on the face and clothing.
- step 03
Apply a base layer of light green/yellow to the background.
- step 04
Start adding the darkest values using dark brown/black, focusing on the hat, suit, and deepest shadows on the face.
- step 05
Use hatching and cross-hatching to create texture and build up mid-tones on the face and clothing.
- step 06
Add lighter green/yellow tones to the highlights and lighter areas of the face and clothing.
- step 07
Pay attention to the details in the collar and tie, using a combination of dark and light tones.
- step 08
Refine the edges and details to create a crisp, linocut-like effect.
color palette
primary · dark brown/black · light green/yellow
secondary · white
Mix the light green/yellow by combining a small amount of green with yellow and white. Vary the brown/black by adding small amounts of green or yellow to create subtle variations.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·value shading
- ·simplification of form
- ·dry brushing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the bold, graphic quality.
- →Not establishing a clear value structure, resulting in a flat or muddy image.
- →Making the hatching too uniform, which can look unnatural.
- →Failing to simplify the forms, making the portrait look overly complex.
materials
surface · Canvas or heavy paper
required
- ·Canvas or heavy paper
- ·Acrylic or oil paints (dark brown/black, light green/yellow, white)
- ·Round brushes (various sizes)
- ·Flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·Palette
- ·Water or solvent (depending on paint type)
- ·Pencils
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Ruler
- ·Easel
Using a textured paper can help to create a more authentic linocut feel.
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