plate no. 7326

Pojan kuva (Eeli Kaitera)

Vilho Lampi, 1934

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfigureboyhatprofileclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and capturing form through subtle value changes. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic outline of the head, hat, and shoulders, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of paint.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, hat, and clothing.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to create form and dimension in the face.
step 05
Add details to the eyes, nose, and mouth, focusing on accurate placement and value.
step 06
Develop the texture of the hat and clothing with visible brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the edges and details throughout the painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · raw umber

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, burnt sienna, and a touch of red or yellow ochre. The hat is a mix of ultramarine blue and raw umber. The background is a muted mix of white, blue, and umber.

techniques