plate no. 8911

Marshal Fevzi Cakmak

Huseyin Avni Lifij, 1923

oilRealismportraitportraitfiguredeskmapchairbooks

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as rendering realistic textures and details in clothing and furniture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the basic proportions and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and major elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and larger shapes.
step 03
Develop the skin tones using layers of thin washes, paying attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Add details to the clothing, including the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 05
Refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the likeness of the subject.
step 06
Paint the desk and other objects in the scene, paying attention to their form and texture.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and realistic painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, ivory black, and titanium white. Add small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre to warm up the skin tones and clothing.

techniques