plate no. 2449

Portrait of Joseph Daumang

oilRealismportraitportraitfiguremanbeardclothingformal

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding values and creating depth using a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and face using light pencil lines.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark red and brown.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the face, hair, and clothing with broad strokes of color, focusing on value rather than detail.
step 04
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows that define the form.
step 05
Add details to the hair and beard, using small, broken strokes to create texture.
step 06
Develop the clothing, using darker values to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add subtle highlights to the face and clothing to enhance the overall sense of realism.
step 08
Refine the edges and details, making sure to maintain a sense of unity and harmony throughout the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · raw sienna

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white

Skin tones are achieved by mixing raw sienna, burnt umber, and titanium white, with small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Darker areas are created by adding ivory black and burnt umber to the mixture.

techniques