plate no. 9289

Men In Red Fezzes

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitfiguresfezmenheadwear

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms and using expressive brushstrokes to define shapes and values. It also encourages experimentation with color temperature and juxtaposition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the two figures and their fezzes.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin wash of neutral color.
step 03
Apply the base skin tones, focusing on capturing the overall warmth.
step 04
Add highlights and shadows to the faces, using bold brushstrokes to define the planes.
step 05
Paint the red fezzes, paying attention to the variations in color and value.
step 06
Define the outlines of the figures and fezzes with dark, expressive strokes.
step 07
Add details such as the eyes, mouths, and hair, using small, deliberate brushstrokes.
step 08
Review and adjust the colors and values as needed to achieve a cohesive and expressive result.

color palette

primary · red · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna

Mix skin tones by combining yellow ochre, raw umber, and titanium white. Add small amounts of red or blue to adjust the warmth or coolness. The red is a fairly pure red, possibly with a touch of yellow.

techniques