plate no. 8234

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Alberto da Veiga Guignard, 1935

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfigureboycurtainsmountainslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering fabric patterns and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the boy's head, shoulders, and the background elements (curtains, mountains).
step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas on the face and clothing using a thin wash of color.
step 03
Begin layering in the skin tones, gradually building up the depth and form of the face.
step 04
Paint the background elements, starting with the distant mountains and working forward to the curtains.
step 05
Add details to the boy's clothing, including the pattern and the ribbon.
step 06
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cerulean blue · cadmium orange · burnt sienna

Mix skin tones by blending raw umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use cerulean blue and white for the background mountains. Create the shirt color by mixing cerulean blue with a touch of yellow ochre and white.

techniques