plate no. 9322

Portrait of E.C. Ricart

Joan Miro, 1917

oil, canvasFauvismportraitportraitfigurestripespaletteasian art

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice color mixing to achieve vibrant hues and learn to simplify complex forms into geometric shapes. It also encourages experimentation with bold outlines and non-traditional color choices.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the figure, palette, and background elements, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Apply a base layer of yellow to the background.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the figure with simplified shapes and colors, ignoring details initially.
step 04
Begin adding the striped pattern of the shirt, varying the colors within each stripe.
step 05
Mix and apply colors to the face, using contrasting hues to define features.
step 06
Paint the details of the palette, including the colorful dots.
step 07
Add details to the background Asian art, simplifying the forms and colors.
step 08
Refine the outlines and add any final touches to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · yellow · black · brown

secondary · green · red · purple

Achieve the skin tones by mixing browns, reds, and yellows with small amounts of green and purple. The stripes require mixing various combinations of primary and secondary colors to create a vibrant effect.

techniques