plate no. 2129

Perfume

Luigi Russolo, 1910

oilDivisionismsymbolic paintingfigureportraitwindabstractprofile

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and creating a sense of movement through directional lines. It also introduces the concept of using color to convey emotion and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic outline of the figure's profile and the swirling composition.
step 02
Apply a base layer of yellow and green in the background area.
step 03
Begin layering blues and purples in the swirling areas, following the directional lines.
step 04
Add touches of red and orange to the blue areas to create visual texture and depth.
step 05
Define the figure's features with darker shades of purple and brown.
step 06
Use short, directional brushstrokes to build up the color and texture.
step 07
Continuously blend and layer colors to achieve a sense of movement.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · purple

secondary · red · green · brown

Mix ultramarine blue with a touch of red to create the purples. Use yellow ochre as a base and mix with green to create the background. Add small amounts of red to the blue to create visual texture.

techniques