plate no. 7594

Portrait of Hiberto Casany. (The Chauffeur)

Joan Miro, 1918

oil, canvasFauvismportraitportraitfiguremanhatpaintingcar

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing, and expressive brushwork. It also encourages simplification of forms and bold color choices.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color with thin washes, focusing on the overall composition.
step 03
Gradually build up layers of color, adding details and variations in tone.
step 04
Use bold brushstrokes to define the contours and create texture.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the canvas to achieve a painterly effect.
step 06
Pay attention to the relationships between colors and values to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add the details of the face and hands, using small brushstrokes to capture the likeness.
step 08
Refine the painting by adjusting colors, values, and details as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow · brown · red · blue

secondary · green · white · black

Achieve the various browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow, red, and a touch of blue. The skin tones are created with a mix of red, yellow, and white, with small additions of blue and brown for shadows.

techniques